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DE53 NWJ

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,191 mi
Last recorded125,191 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 NWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 125,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 119,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 112,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,974 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 110,974 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti rollbar d bushes worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,790 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 90,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,714 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 84,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,554 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 79,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,634 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,634 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,355 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,048 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,048 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,378 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,704 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,188 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,285 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,053 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,759 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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DE53 NWJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DE53 NWJ, 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 DE53 NWJ registered?

DE53 NWJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is DE53 NWJ safe to buy?

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