MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flange joint nuts corroded away
Nearside dip beam image poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust shield poorly fixed
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flange joint nuts corroded
Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside bonnet catch fault
Nearside parking brake performance low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside front (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both sides headlight images poor
Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed
Nearside bonnet catch poor in operation
Nearside parking brake performance low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both sides headlight images poor
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed
Nearside bonnet catch poor in operation
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake performance low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Both sides parking brake performance low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Screen washers poor
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Screen washers poor
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency low
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside (2.5.B.1a)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroded
exhaust mounting broken
front exhaust mounting corroded
offside dip beam image poor
oil leak
rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose bush (2.4.F.1a)
rear tyres perished
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
very slight oil residue lower engine bay
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs worn
FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET IN POOR CONDITION
FRONT WASHERS POOR
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YO53 TJX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YO53 TJX, 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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YO53 TJX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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