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DA53 UME

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,338 mi
Last recorded99,338 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UME
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,338 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 99,332 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

vehicle has a water leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,778 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2013 90,996 miles

has engine oil leaks

n/s/rear handbrake weak

rear exhaust bracket broken- but exhaust secure.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,773 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,247 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,541 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 71,197 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,459 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 61,459 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,881 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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DA53 UME is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA53 UME, 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 DA53 UME registered?

DA53 UME is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is DA53 UME safe to buy?

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