MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point / inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc dust cove / back plate secure by other means other than manufacturer type recomendation
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point / inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box heatshield insecure at one end
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point / inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc dust cove / back plate secure by other means other than manufacturer type recomendation
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point / inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box heatshield insecure at one end
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
dsc light on
offside rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
sill trims fitted, partial examination only
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dsc light on
sill trims fitted, partial examination only
Nail in offside front tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
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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VN53 MZX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 VN53 MZX, 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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VN53 MZX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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