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HT53 NBB

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,259 mi
Last recorded127,259 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 NBB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,259 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 127,259 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear O/S Hand Brake low reading

Fail 31 Jan 2020 121,491 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear O/S Hand Brake low reading

Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,169 miles

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

oil leak,

Fail 1 Feb 2019 115,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak,

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,574 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,954 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 87,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,323 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 81,323 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,279 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,851 miles

Brake wear warning light on.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 72,851 miles

Brake wear warning light on.

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,437 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 64,437 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,269 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 3 Sep 2009 51,314 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 51,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,117 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,024 miles

movement in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 27,532 miles

slight play in offside front roll bar link arm

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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HT53 NBB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT53 NBB, 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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HT53 NBB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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