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BD53 OEH

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,437 mi
Last recorded60,437 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OEH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 60,437 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 96,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti slip light on

engine management light on

hand brake light stays on (when not applyed)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 7 Nov 2012 96,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti slip light on

engine management light on

hand brake light stays on (when not applyed)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,062 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,255 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 60,255 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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BD53 OEH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD53 OEH, 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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What year was BD53 OEH registered?

BD53 OEH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is BD53 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 OEH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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