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CK53 ECF

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,357 mi
Last recorded89,357 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ECF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 89,357 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,436 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 84,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,260 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 84,260 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 83,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,533 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,817 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 71,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,132 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 57,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,116 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 46,116 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,997 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2012 24,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,091 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,299 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,153 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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CK53 ECF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK53 ECF, 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 CK53 ECF registered?

CK53 ECF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is CK53 ECF safe to buy?

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