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DN53 GUO

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,506 mi
Last recorded62,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GUO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 62,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 62,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 62,495 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 62,484 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 62,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbbr0019 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbbr0023 (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 49,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,952 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,015 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,188 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,461 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,099 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 22,064 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,378 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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DN53 GUO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DN53 GUO, 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

How do I check the history of DN53 GUO?

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What year was DN53 GUO registered?

DN53 GUO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is DN53 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 GUO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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