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BF53 VRV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

157,047 mi
Last recorded157,047 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VRV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 157,047 miles

OSF Tyre has a nail

exhaust leak

Fail 27 May 2017 157,047 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSF Tyre has a nail

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour unit damaged (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust leak

Pass 21 May 2016 144,436 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 158,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 158,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 131,471 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 131,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 127,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 May 2013 127,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,390 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 125,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 117,103 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 117,102 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 97,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 May 2010 97,706 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 82,357 miles

front brake discs poor condition

front tyres worn on edges,cracks in sidewalls and tread

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 May 2008 67,390 miles

rear number plate poor condition.slight corrosion to front brake discs.front tyres 3.5mm.exhaust poor condition.

rear tyres on legal limit.

Fail 12 May 2008 67,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate poor condition.slight corrosion to front brake discs.front tyres 3.5mm.exhaust poor condition.

rear tyres on legal limit.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,941 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 47,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BF53 VRV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BF53 VRV, 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 VRV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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