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BG53 OEL

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,415 mi
Last recorded160,415 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 160,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front pipe flange nuts corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 159,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear floor is slightly corroded at gromet

Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside rear floor corroded by grommet hole

sill covers and floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 157,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear floor is corroded at drain hole

Pass 22 Sep 2021 153,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside rear floor is slightly corroded at drain hole

parking brake has low readings

Pass 23 Sep 2020 149,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 143,941 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding offside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,937 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,008 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 131,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 123,683 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 118,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 113,618 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

flucuation of parking brake when applied on roller brake test

Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,509 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 99,373 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 99,373 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,141 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,032 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 56,407 miles

slight damage windscreen

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspect front brake pads are getting low

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 OEL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

BG53 OEL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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