MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear drums have slight warping
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f tyre outer wall perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 LMV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 BG53 LMV, 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 BG53 LMV registered?
BG53 LMV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 November 2003.
Is BG53 LMV safe to buy?
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