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EK53 RHF

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,822 mi
Last recorded107,822 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RHF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 105,690 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,075 miles

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,033 miles

Oil leak minor engine oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

minor engine oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,026 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

minor engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,477 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 87,467 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,946 miles

reduced handbrake effort - offside

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,492 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 66,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,191 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front under tray fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,496 miles

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

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

front under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,256 miles

near side rear tyre outer sidewall considerably scuffed

off side rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2006 23,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,402 miles

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

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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EK53 RHF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EK53 RHF, 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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EK53 RHF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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