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CK53 ZJO

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,282 mi
Last recorded116,282 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2021 116,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,236 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,545 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,932 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 96,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,617 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 84,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014

COROSSION VISABLE N/S+O/S METAL BRAKE PIPES TO EACH REAR FLEXI PIPES

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 68,474 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,405 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 44,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,592 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,752 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,699 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 ZJO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

CK53 ZJO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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