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HK53 UXX

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,661 mi
Last recorded138,661 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UXX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 138,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 132,626 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 125,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 118,618 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,955 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,424 miles

Front exhaust bracket is corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,814 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,127 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,025 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,744 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 66,744 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 55,580 miles

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

O/S/F Wiper blade poor

Fail 5 May 2009 55,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

O/S/F Wiper blade poor

Pass 6 Dec 2007 45,364 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 45,363 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,141 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 UXX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UXX, 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 HK53 UXX registered?

HK53 UXX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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