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AV53 RJX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RJX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,325 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,332 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 71,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have play

both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

front brake pads wearing low

front screen is chipped

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,145 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have play

both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

front brake pads wearing low

front screen is chipped

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,626 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,371 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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AV53 RJX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV53 RJX, 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 AV53 RJX registered?

AV53 RJX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is AV53 RJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 RJX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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