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FY53 NWK

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,389 mi
Last recorded103,389 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 NWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 103,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lower screen crack

Fail 2 Feb 2019 103,292 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lower screen crack

Fail 31 Oct 2018 103,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has a misfire

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,243 miles

E M Light on

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 87,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,651 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 78,637 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 72,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,122 miles

Offside 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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,961 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 56,961 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,630 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 48,630 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

warning lamp on dash

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,652 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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FY53 NWK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY53 NWK, 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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FY53 NWK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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