MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
mil light on
srs light on
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
eobd light on
srs light on
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
eobd light on
srs light on
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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BN53 LKF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BN53 LKF, 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 BN53 LKF registered?
BN53 LKF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2003.
Is BN53 LKF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN53 LKF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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