MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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outer sills are coverred so their condition cannot be assessed.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
outer sills are coverred so their condition cannot be assessed.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
outer sills coverred so condition cannot be assessed
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
outer sills coverred so condition cannot be assessed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear coil spring fractured but stays located after jacking
outer sills coverred so condition cannot be assessed
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear coil spring fractured but stays located after jacking
outer sills coverred so condition cannot be assessed
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
offside seat belt not checked because child seat fitted
rear tyres starting to perish
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE53 ORW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VE53 ORW, 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 VE53 ORW registered?
VE53 ORW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 December 2003.
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