MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front brake back plate slightly loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front brake back plate slightly loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure back box mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front corrosion/suspensions/brakes components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front corrosion/suspensions/brakes components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Corrosion to exhaust, suspension, brake discs and pipes
Front tyres wearing on edges
Various minor oil leaks
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint detached (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to exhaust, suspension, brake discs and pipes
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Various minor oil leaks
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front tyres close to legal limit 205/55/16
General corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes
Front tyres wearing on edges
General corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
Coil springs corroding
Front brake pads wearing low
Front tyres wearing low on edges
Minor oil leaks
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coil springs corroding
Front brake pads wearing low
Front tyres wearing low on edges
Minor oil leaks
Coil springs corroding
Engine oil leaks
Exhaust corroding
Front tyres perishing and wearing on edges
Coil springs corroding
Exhaust corroding
Exhaust corroding
Front tyres wearing on edges
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust corroding
Front tyres wearing on edges
O/s/r tyre low and cracking
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake discs corroding and pads wearing
Minor oil stains underbody
O/s/r tyre cracking
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake discs corroding and pads wearing
Minor oil stains underbody
O/s/r tyre cracking
exhaust corroding
n/s/r tyre on legal limit
parking brake has travel and imbalanced rear hand brakes
brake discs corroding
exhaust corroding
n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished and starting to break up
wipers poor
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake discs corroding
exhaust corroding
n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished and starting to break up
wipers poor
both rear tyres on 1.6mm
BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 SXN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 SXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AJ53 SXN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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