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DG53 VJC

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,812 mi
Last recorded65,812 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 65,812 miles

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 64,634 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 May 2017 64,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2016 61,568 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,382 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,151 miles

nearside rear tyre has minor cut inner wall.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,095 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,950 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 48,950 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,204 miles

brake disc wearing

brake pads wearing low front and rear

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,825 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,598 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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DG53 VJC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DG53 VJC, 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 DG53 VJC registered?

DG53 VJC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is DG53 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 VJC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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