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EJ52 OJR

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

132,579 mi
Last recorded132,579 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OJR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,579 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 132,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inside edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

full sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,244 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inside edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

full sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,272 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 98,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 92,229 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 92,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 87,132 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)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 86,361 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 86,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,686 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 76,388 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rp m not carry out n/s rear hand brake sligh out on brake perfpmens

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,374 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 66,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,200 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,975 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight damp fule neare to fillter

Pass 31 Dec 2007 36,882 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 36,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 28,110 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,191 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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EJ52 OJR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 EJ52 OJR, 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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EJ52 OJR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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