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AJ53 SXN

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,234 mi
Last recorded144,234 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 144,234 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate slightly loose

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 144,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate slightly loose

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 144,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,853 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 140,853 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 137,347 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 137,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,395 miles

Front corrosion/suspensions/brakes components

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 134,395 miles

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

Front corrosion/suspensions/brakes components

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,672 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension, brake discs and pipes

Front tyres wearing on edges

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 15 Nov 2019 130,672 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension, brake discs and pipes

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 7 Dec 2018 130,321 miles

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

Front tyres close to legal limit 205/55/16

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,522 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

General corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2016 121,713 miles

Coil springs corroding

Front brake pads wearing low

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Minor oil leaks

Fail 14 Nov 2016 121,713 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coil springs corroding

Front brake pads wearing low

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Minor oil leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2015 117,919 miles

Coil springs corroding

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres perishing and wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,228 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2013 108,908 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2013 108,908 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

O/s/r tyre low and cracking

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,111 miles

Brake discs corroding and pads wearing

Minor oil stains underbody

O/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2012 102,111 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake discs corroding and pads wearing

Minor oil stains underbody

O/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2011 87,841 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

parking brake has travel and imbalanced rear hand brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,188 miles

brake discs corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished and starting to break up

wipers poor

Fail 6 Dec 2010 79,188 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake discs corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished and starting to break up

wipers poor

Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,723 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,793 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,899 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 44,896 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,651 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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AJ53 SXN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SXN, 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 AJ53 SXN registered?

AJ53 SXN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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