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SD53 AHO

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,269 mi
Last recorded98,269 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 AHO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 68,528 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,157 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes coated in grees

Fail 9 Sep 2014 67,149 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes coated in grees

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,283 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,210 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,977 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,774 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 38,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,052 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,483 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,403 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,323 miles

Slight cut in the tread on the O/S/F tyre.

The N/S/F tyre is near the limit on the outside edge.

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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SD53 AHO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD53 AHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD53 AHO registered?

SD53 AHO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is SD53 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 AHO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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