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VE53 ORY

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,268 mi
Last recorded66,268 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,268 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 64,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,411 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,788 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 46,818 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,068 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,873 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,071 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 33,071 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 30,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 30,258 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,482 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,928 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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VE53 ORY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VE53 ORY, 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 VE53 ORY registered?

VE53 ORY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is VE53 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 ORY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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