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VE53 ORW

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,607 mi
Last recorded124,607 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ORW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,607 miles

outer sills are coverred so their condition cannot be assessed.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 124,607 miles

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.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 104,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 104,624 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,251 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 87,251 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,590 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 72,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,536 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 36,879 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 36,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,802 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,931 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 22,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,548 miles

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.

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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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.

Is VE53 ORW safe to buy?

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