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WD53 MLY

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,101 mi
Last recorded75,101 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 MLY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 75,101 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 75,101 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,557 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,908 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 66,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 64,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,926 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 50,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,914 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 45,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,726 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 37,830 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,772 miles

Fuel cap seal perrished

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

n/s/f tyre periished

Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2009 23,185 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 Aug 2008 20,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,235 miles

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)

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

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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WD53 MLY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WD53 MLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD53 MLY registered?

WD53 MLY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WD53 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 MLY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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