MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres perished/splitting
Engine covers & under trays fitted
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubbers on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper blade split
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres perished/splitting
Engine covers & under trays fitted
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubbers on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper blade split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating handbrake (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine cover fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear box (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear wiper blade split
Under trays fitted
Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/R & N/S/R Splitting (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine cover fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear box (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged
N/S/F Tyre severely perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear wiper blade split
Under trays fitted
Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F & N/S/R Splitting (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise
nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise
nearside front tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DN53 LHK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 DN53 LHK, 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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DN53 LHK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 December 2003.
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