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FE53 UTG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,875 mi
Last recorded100,875 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UTG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 100,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front brake pads starting to get low

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2023 100,873 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake pipe part of ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front brake pads starting to get low

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2022 98,972 miles

front brake pads worn

oily smell from vehicle

wipers could be better

Fail 24 Jun 2022 98,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake pads worn

oily smell from vehicle

wipers could be better

Pass 15 May 2021 94,890 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,865 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,747 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2018 85,066 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 85,048 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,274 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,270 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 77,749 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,802 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,112 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 63,026 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,026 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,280 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 54,652 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,430 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,043 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,922 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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FE53 UTG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE53 UTG, 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 FE53 UTG registered?

FE53 UTG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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