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EO53 BVC

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,967 mi
Last recorded88,967 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BVC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,967 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,684 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 84,684 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,524 miles

signs of oil leaks

Fail 23 Jan 2020 81,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail in the tread)) (5.2.3 (e))

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

signs of oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,162 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 77,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,224 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 72,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1/4 LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1/4 LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,029 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,420 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,725 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 48,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre:- Tread worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

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

Offside front Tyre:- tread worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,866 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 31,866 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,288 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 28,288 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,715 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,374 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,260 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 9,247 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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EO53 BVC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EO53 BVC, 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 EO53 BVC registered?

EO53 BVC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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