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BJ53 FRP

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,169 mi
Last recorded125,169 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FRP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 125,169 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 125,165 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,533 miles

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 26 Sep 2024 117,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 28 Sep 2023 114,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 112,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 107,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,487 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,157 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,854 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,182 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,800 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,405 miles

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

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 FRP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ53 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

BJ53 FRP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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