MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked where joins rear silencer (7.1.2)
rear wheel arches are corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked where joins rear silencer (7.1.2)
rear wheel arches are corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm / sidewall worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust gearbox mounting bracket rusted
oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm / sidewall worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust gearbox mounting bracket rusted
oil leak
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
oil leak
Brakes ; slight imbalance on front & rear brakes
Corrosion ; areas at rear sills / jacking points
Engine / bay covers / under gurads & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Exhaust ; centre mounting bracket deteriorated
Exhaust ; front manifold flange has 2 broken studs
Fuel cap seal perished & flap damaged
Suspension ; n/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint seal deteriorated
Tyres ; n/s/f , o/s/f & n/s/r valve stems perished , recommend replace
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; slight imbalance on front & rear brakes
Corrosion ; areas at rear sills / jacking points
Engine / bay covers / under gurads & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Exhaust ; centre mounting bracket deteriorated
Exhaust ; front manifold flange has 2 broken studs
Fuel cap seal perished & flap damaged
Suspension ; n/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint seal deteriorated
Tyres ; n/s/f , o/s/f & n/s/r valve stems perished , recommend replace
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both sides front bottom ball joints have play in them
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 OPH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BN53 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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