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EO53 YNT

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,197 mi
Last recorded122,197 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps poor pattern

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2023 122,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps poor pattern

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,432 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 113,432 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 107,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 107,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,596 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2021 106,596 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine oil leak

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2020 104,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Small oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2020 104,630 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Small oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,977 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2019 101,977 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,425 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,425 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2017 95,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,756 miles

Engine oil leaking from engine sump

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2016 92,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leaking from engine sump

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,799 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)

air bag lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 9 Nov 2009 61,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,310 miles

Air bag light on

Bonnet release faulty (sill secure.)

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection (and underside of vechicle).

Rear box support bracket broken (two part).

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,441 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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 YNT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YNT, 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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What year was EO53 YNT registered?

EO53 YNT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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