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EJ53 DZU

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,959 mi
Last recorded152,959 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DZU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 152,959 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 152,938 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 139,414 miles

both n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes worn/slight play.

front and rear number plates water/dirt ingress.

n/s/r metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

rear brake pads getting low.

various oil leaks.

wine from engine under acceleration.

Fail 24 Mar 2020 139,402 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.80 closest. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s rears not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes worn/slight play.

front and rear number plates water/dirt ingress.

n/s/r metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

rear brake pads getting low.

various oil leaks.

wine from engine under acceleration.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 123,715 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 123,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 120,727 miles

both front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

brake discs all round surface rust.

front and rear number plates water/dirt ingress.

oil residue steering rack area.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 120,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.60 closest i could get. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open inside or outside. (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

brake discs all round surface rust.

front and rear number plates water/dirt ingress.

oil residue steering rack area.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,533 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 100,533 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,532 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 50,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,615 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,418 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,833 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 46,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,687 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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EJ53 DZU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ53 DZU, 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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EJ53 DZU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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