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VU53 BBK

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,553 mi
Last recorded129,553 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 BBK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,553 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,529 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 124,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 117,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 117,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,575 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 97,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 80,489 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 75,024 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 75,024 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,467 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,861 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 57,330 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,518 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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VU53 BBK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU53 BBK, 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 VU53 BBK registered?

VU53 BBK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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