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VA53 DVV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,264 mi
Last recorded86,264 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 DVV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 70,711 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,495 miles

Front brake imbalance 28%

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,046 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 61,046 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wiper blade in poor condition asp

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,367 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,389 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,815 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,570 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,770 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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VA53 DVV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA53 DVV, 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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What year was VA53 DVV registered?

VA53 DVV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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