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BN53 PYT

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,688 mi
Last recorded176,688 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 PYT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 176,688 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 176,688 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 159,567 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 4 Dec 2014 159,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2013 141,402 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 141,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,031 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 111,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 111,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 98,570 miles

nsf inner wall perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2010 98,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf inner wall perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,666 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 75,666 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 74,649 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,024 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,065 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 PYT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 PYT registered?

BN53 PYT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BN53 PYT safe to buy?

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