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CJ53 UGX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,676 mi
Last recorded129,676 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 129,676 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 129,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both wheels (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak ()

EML illuminated indicating a fault.

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak at engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 114,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 x droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp aim also out (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

ecu light on (engine misfire)

osf brake back plate loose. exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2015 112,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 112,224 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,335 miles

some surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Fail 19 Sep 2014 103,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

some surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,082 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 100,078 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,142 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 91,688 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,282 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 86,237 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,280 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 79,266 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,181 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 71,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,890 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,514 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 54,171 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn †

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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CJ53 UGX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CJ53 UGX, 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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CJ53 UGX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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