MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,444 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust bracket damaged
front bumper insecure
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
sub-frame damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
sub-frame damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
plastic sill covers fitted
plastic sill trims fitted
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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SD53 KMY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 KMY, 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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SD53 KMY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 October 2003.
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