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EN53 KWL

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,130 mi
Last recorded62,130 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KWL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 62,130 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 59,060 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 56,258 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 56,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,858 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 51,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,743 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 45,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,458 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,286 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 43,286 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,220 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,229 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 35,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,107 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,569 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 20,568 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EN53 KWL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN53 KWL, 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 EN53 KWL registered?

EN53 KWL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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