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FV53 TYC

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,141 mi
Last recorded90,141 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 TYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 90,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 76,296 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,030 miles

Grease escaping from offside rear outer constant velocity gaiter

Fail 3 Apr 2019 75,023 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Grease escaping from offside rear outer constant velocity gaiter

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,642 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,642 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear slight corrsion on rear dics

Pass 23 May 2016 66,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 14 May 2016 66,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2015 62,594 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 62,594 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 61,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,010 miles

1 of the front torear steel brake pipes quite corroded at side of fuel tank.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1 of the front torear steel brake pipes quite corroded at side of fuel tank.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,064 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 49,064 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,373 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 42,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 37,582 miles

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded.

n/s handbrake not as good as o/s.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,050 miles

o/s/r tyre will not last long.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,720 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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FV53 TYC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FV53 TYC, 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 FV53 TYC registered?

FV53 TYC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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