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WA53 VKL

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,777 mi
Last recorded123,777 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,307 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 113,295 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 108,064 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,932 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 92,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 92,555 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,086 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 41,843 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,439 miles

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?

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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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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