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VO53 HBU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,982 mi
Last recorded86,982 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 HBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,982 miles

sight corrosion around offside rear jacking points inner sill

slight corrosion around nearside rear jacking point inner sill

Fail 2 Dec 2024 86,980 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sight corrosion around offside rear jacking points inner sill

slight corrosion around nearside rear jacking point inner sill

Pass 4 Dec 2023 83,836 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,577 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,957 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 65,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,637 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,027 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,628 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,237 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,546 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,355 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,478 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,913 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,200 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,780 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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VO53 HBU 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 90.5%.

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 VO53 HBU, 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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VO53 HBU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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