MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault DSC Lamp illuminated (3.4.1c)
Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers Innoperative (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion NSF wing has corrosion exposing a sharp edge (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF tyre distorted (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated NSR Wheel Bearing rough/ noisy when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions NSR Tyre fitted in wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated OSF Wheel bearing noisy / rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak OSF Shock absorber leaking oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Front Check Engine light illuminated
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate delaminating (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced NSF headlamp scorched (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion OSF wing has corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak Major leak of oil from engine ()
Nearside Front lower arm ball joint slight play.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front lower arm ball joint slight play.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S/R BUMMPER DAMAGED
O/S/R WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
O/S/R BUMMPER DAMAGED
O/S/R WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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BK53 YHA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 BK53 YHA, 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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BK53 YHA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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