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RV53 HRC

2003 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,676 mi
Last recorded144,676 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 11672,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 HRC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 144,676 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 144,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 135,309 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,978 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 122,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,165 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

Fail 22 Aug 2014 111,165 miles

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

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

Fail 28 Aug 2013 97,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,019 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 88,367 miles

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

O/S/R tyre worn almost to core on inside edge

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,367 miles

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

O/S/R tyre worn almost to core on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,043 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 81,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 56,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,759 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,806 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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RV53 HRC is a 2003 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV53 HRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV53 HRC registered?

RV53 HRC is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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