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VK53 FMG

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

90,241 mi
Last recorded90,241 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,241 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,060 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 69,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,836 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,032 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,442 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,739 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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VK53 FMG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VK53 FMG, 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 VK53 FMG registered?

VK53 FMG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is VK53 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 FMG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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