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EA53 HYR

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,000 mi
Last recorded108,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HYR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,000 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2015 103,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

front hoses slightly perrished

tyres perrished

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2013 94,712 miles

pad warning light on

srs light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust support broken

handbrake is on its limits 16%.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pads are getting low.

rear exhaust box has small split.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades are split

front exhaust support broken

handbrake is on its limits 16%.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pads are getting low.

rear exhaust box has small split.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,078 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,765 miles

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

air bag light on

windscreen chipped in zone A

Fail 5 Mar 2009 69,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

windscreen chipped in zone A

Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,196 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 65,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EA53 HYR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA53 HYR, 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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EA53 HYR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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