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CE53 ELW

2003 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,528 mi
Last recorded183,528 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ELW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 183,528 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap sealing rubber seal deteriorated/cracked

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 175,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel arch repaired with tape.

Oil leak slight leak on engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 175,008 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suspect worn inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect slightly worn inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel arch repaired with tape.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak slight leak on engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 167,109 miles

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

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

oil leak at engine

Fail 3 Sep 2014 156,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 156,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 142,884 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 142,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 126,529 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 111,777 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,126 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,520 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,964 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,326 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,870 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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CE53 ELW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel 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 CE53 ELW, 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 CE53 ELW registered?

CE53 ELW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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