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BJ53 FPY

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

213,184 mi
Last recorded213,184 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FPY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 213,184 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush and off side rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear floor pan seat belt prescribed areas starting to corrode

Fail 13 Sep 2016 213,184 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush and off side rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear floor pan seat belt prescribed areas starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2015 203,213 miles

Hand brake may need adjustment/repair.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 203,213 miles

Hand brake may need adjustment/repair.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 184,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 184,073 miles

Front Lower front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 160,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 130,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 103,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,624 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 57,624 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front and rear brake pads, approx 3-000miles left.Exhaust front pipe brackets corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,745 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,685 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,654 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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BJ53 FPY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ53 FPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 FPY registered?

BJ53 FPY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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