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WV53 APX

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,699 mi
Last recorded149,699 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 APX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 149,699 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front wheel slightly out of shape

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 149,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front wheel slightly out of shape

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 144,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 144,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres damage to outer sidewalls

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 137,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2018 130,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,540 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 124,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 119,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slight smear

engine oil leak

engine undertray fitted

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket missing

Fail 25 May 2016 119,724 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slight smear

engine oil leak

engine undertray fitted

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket missing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 114,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 108,392 miles

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

Tyre Pressure Warning Lamp On - Indicating a fault??????

Fail 22 Apr 2014 108,392 miles

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

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

Tyre Pressure Warning Lamp On - Indicating a fault??????

Pass 17 Apr 2013 100,902 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault?

Fail 17 Apr 2013 100,902 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault?

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,109 miles

offside rear number plate bulb lens missing

Pass 1 May 2010 82,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,611 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 61,607 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,919 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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WV53 APX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV53 APX, 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 WV53 APX registered?

WV53 APX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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