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BG53 LNR

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,787 mi
Last recorded131,787 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LNR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 131,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 131,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2015 131,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 117,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 29 Aug 2012 99,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,807 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 78,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,363 miles

front lower suspension bushes have slight play in

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,725 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,347 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 57,337 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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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BG53 LNR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG53 LNR, 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 LNR registered?

BG53 LNR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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