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BN53 OPG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,524 mi
Last recorded89,524 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OPG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 89,524 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 87,576 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 87,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 81,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,574 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and front wearing in and out.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 77,574 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and front wearing in and out.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,193 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,069 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,069 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

near side front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 30 Apr 2010 54,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,653 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 36,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,299 miles

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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BN53 OPG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OPG, 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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BN53 OPG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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