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HJ53 KJV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,154 mi
Last recorded104,154 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 KJV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 104,154 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight accident damage too off side front bumper

Pass 13 Dec 2022 100,702 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,136 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,926 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 86,925 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 85,811 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 85,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 73,796 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 73,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,171 miles

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

Rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,401 miles

N/S/F wheel rim out of shape slightly.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear to front and rear discs

Fail 17 Aug 2011 49,495 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear to front and rear discs

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,217 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 11,225 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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HJ53 KJV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJ53 KJV, 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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HJ53 KJV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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