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BL53 UTE

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,517 mi
Last recorded102,517 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UTE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 102,517 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing drivers door mirror (3.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 6 Apr 2018 99,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front tyres damaga sidewalls

Fail 6 Apr 2018 99,839 miles

front tyres damaga sidewalls

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,117 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 96,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,303 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,620 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 82,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,094 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,738 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 66,209 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,155 miles

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

airbag light stay on.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,548 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,964 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 39,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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BL53 UTE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 UTE, 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 BL53 UTE registered?

BL53 UTE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 December 2003.

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