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CK53 URB

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,323 mi
Last recorded136,323 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,323 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 136,137 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 135,610 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 135,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 131,392 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 131,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,318 miles

Drivers window switch defective / damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rubber jacking block missing

Plastic sill covers and belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 122,318 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Drivers window switch defective / damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rubber jacking block missing

Plastic sill covers and belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,045 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside front rubber jacking block missing

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has several cuts / chunks out of outer sidewall

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust mounting sheared off a previous repair has been made using a jubilee clip

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 105,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside front rubber jacking block missing

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has several cuts / chunks out of outer sidewall

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust mounting sheared off a previous repair has been made using a jubilee clip

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 98,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,995 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 91,995 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,886 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,886 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,754 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 67,090 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 56,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,013 miles

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)

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 URB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CK53 URB, 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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CK53 URB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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