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FD53 OYW

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,864 mi
Last recorded129,864 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 OYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 129,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 129,864 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 122,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 115,293 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 28 Jun 2022 115,293 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 106,378 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 98,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,947 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 91,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,463 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 70,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,758 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2016 56,758 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,028 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,260 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,082 miles

Off side front indicator starting to go white

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 39,082 miles

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

Off side front indicator starting to go white

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,491 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,937 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,501 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 24,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,619 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 20,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,780 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,854 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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FD53 OYW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FD53 OYW, 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 FD53 OYW registered?

FD53 OYW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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