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BK53 KJO

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,099 mi
Last recorded106,099 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,099 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 106,088 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached 2 of 4 mounts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large sunstrip (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust, 1 of 2 mounts not secure

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp loose but not insecure

additional hydraulic handbrake pipes loose but not insecure

fuel filter loose but not insecure

no rear seat fitted at time of test

radiator and cooling fan loose but not insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2018 104,489 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 104,274 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 109,219 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 109,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

lowered suspension fitted to vehicle

n/s mirror glass cracked

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 62,104 miles

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,851 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 48,851 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 40,638 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 21 Dec 2011 40,600 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,705 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,955 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,791 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,787 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,000 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 20,000 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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BK53 KJO 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 68.2%.

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 BK53 KJO, 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 BK53 KJO registered?

BK53 KJO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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