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FH53 MMO

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,554 mi
Last recorded171,554 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 171,554 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 164,414 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 164,414 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 157,846 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 157,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 153,130 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 148,719 miles

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

both front tyres slight worn inner & outer edges

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

near side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

Pass 4 Jan 2010 134,059 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 129,315 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 123,581 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 112,746 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 122,733 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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FH53 MMO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MMO, 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 FH53 MMO registered?

FH53 MMO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is FH53 MMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 MMO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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