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EJ53 OUO

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,425 mi
Last recorded82,425 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 OUO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 82,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 80,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 78,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,794 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,371 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 73,318 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,903 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn near limit

offside rear tyre worn near limit

Fail 28 Aug 2020 72,903 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn near limit

offside rear tyre worn near limit

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,900 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2019 70,900 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,320 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 67,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,473 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,670 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,670 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,829 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2009 29,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 24,764 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,723 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 OUO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ53 OUO, 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 EJ53 OUO registered?

EJ53 OUO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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