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EK53 UYR

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,251 mi
Last recorded136,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UYR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 136,251 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 136,251 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 134,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,010 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 131,010 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 124,746 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 124,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,804 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 112,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 101,854 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,712 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,659 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,278 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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EK53 UYR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 UYR registered?

EK53 UYR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is EK53 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 UYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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