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EX53 UUT

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,206 mi
Last recorded93,206 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UUT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 93,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,372 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 86,091 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 86,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,757 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 76,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 76,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 75,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 74,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 73,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag warning light on

brake warning light on (not a b s )

Pass 2 Feb 2013 73,089 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning light on

brake warning light on (not a b s )

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,942 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 61,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,872 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,284 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,049 miles

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

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

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

front discs poor condition

nearside front window tint above manufactures recamendationclose to resticting view

offside front window tint above manufactures recamendationclose to resticting view

rear discs poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,035 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,422 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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EX53 UUT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX53 UUT, 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 EX53 UUT registered?

EX53 UUT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 UUT safe to buy?

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