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FE53 KSY

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,571 mi
Last recorded128,571 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KSY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 128,571 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 128,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,092 miles

engine cover fitted

oil mist on engine

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2016 113,146 miles

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

engine cover fitted

oil mist on engine

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,609 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear mid section of exhaust support bracket corroded away

Fail 11 Sep 2015 99,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire damaged

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad low warning lamp on

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear mid section of exhaust support bracket corroded away

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 84,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,798 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,798 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 60,265 miles

Offside rear handbrake noisy when applied

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,210 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,201 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,437 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,987 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 24,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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FE53 KSY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FE53 KSY, 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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FE53 KSY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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