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DN53 LHK

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,631 mi
Last recorded114,631 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 LHK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,631 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,631 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 111,349 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,100 miles

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 108,100 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 103,462 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,951 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,955 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,508 miles

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 73,508 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,306 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,306 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,948 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,512 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

Fail 7 Dec 2007 41,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,369 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,369 miles

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?

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 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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