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AJ53 MLK

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,881 mi
Last recorded168,881 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 168,881 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 167,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 167,592 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 166,265 miles

engine running poor

o/s handbrake low reading and rear brakes slightly noisy

rear brake pipes poor

Fail 14 Aug 2017 166,261 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads very low (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading high indicating lean running (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracking in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very low output (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracking in tread (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid low

engine oil very low

engine running poor

o/s handbrake low reading and rear brakes slightly noisy

rear brake pipes poor

Pass 22 Aug 2016 162,782 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front both cracking across tread

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

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

Offside Rear cracking across tread

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 159,176 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

major oil leak (dripping onto aux belt)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre and both fronts cracking across tread

Fail 20 Aug 2015 159,175 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front exhaust fixing bracket corroded and snapped

major oil leak (dripping onto aux belt)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre and both fronts cracking across tread

Pass 15 Aug 2014 154,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded

fuel filter slightly damp

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

some age cracking in tyre tread - both front and o/s/r

Pass 14 Aug 2013 149,706 miles

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded

fuel filter slightly damp

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Pass 16 Aug 2012 145,198 miles

fuel filter slightly damp

handbrake performance 18%

n/s/r bulb failure indicator on dash board - lights slightly dim

n/s/r fog light not working

Fail 16 Aug 2012 145,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter slightly damp

n/s/r bulb failure indicator on dash board - lights slightly dim

n/s/r fog light not working

Fail 25 May 2011 134,933 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 134,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 126,572 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 126,572 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 118,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 104,716 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 82,500 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 82,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AJ53 MLK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ53 MLK, 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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AJ53 MLK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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