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FH53 MLU

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,318 mi
Last recorded111,318 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 111,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 111,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,516 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated.

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded.

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear tyre worn.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,571 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 91,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 89,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 83,932 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)

off side rear tyre low on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2008 75,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,799 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 61,472 miles

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

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

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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FH53 MLU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FH53 MLU, 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 FH53 MLU registered?

FH53 MLU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is FH53 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 MLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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