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BG53 LNN

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 105,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,739 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 105,737 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 105,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,386 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 104,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 104,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 103,435 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 102,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 102,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,933 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,325 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 99,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,902 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 97,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,944 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 95,944 miles

Centre Front Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 92,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 92,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,890 miles

exhaust front bracket broken

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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BG53 LNN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LNN, 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 LNN registered?

BG53 LNN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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