MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose ferrule rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose ferrule rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle rusty
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone control arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at connection to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone control arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at connection to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PAS rack wet (engine oil?)
Part of high level stop light inop
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
N/S FRONT TYRE BOLD ON OUTER EDGE (ON LIMIT)
O/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW ON OUTER EDGE
exhaust front mount in very poor condition (CORRODED)
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)
INNER SIDES OF FRONT DISCS RUSTED AND PITTED
N/S REAR DISC RUSTED
PART OF THE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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WA53 VKL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 WA53 VKL, 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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WA53 VKL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 2003.
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