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HK53 UXU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,114 mi
Last recorded92,114 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UXU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 92,114 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge and cracking within the tread grooves

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is showing wear on the inner edge and cracking with in the tread grooves

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,691 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,330 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,050 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,734 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,306 miles

catalytic converter mount broken

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,832 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,257 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,901 miles

front suspension arms, rear bushes worn.

fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,455 miles

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

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

slight scratching to bottom of windscreen due to wiper arm spring touching

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,319 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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HK53 UXU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HK53 UXU, 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 HK53 UXU registered?

HK53 UXU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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