MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left and right (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured left and right (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached broking (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front exhust clamp corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount corroded (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light on
engine warning light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Both front tyre treads worn uneven (alignment)
Exhaust system front pipe bracket deteriorated (corroded)
Near side front fog lamp lens damaged
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear tyres almost on limit
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 MGV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 BF53 MGV, 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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BF53 MGV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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