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SR53 CAU

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,639 mi
Last recorded17,639 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 CAU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 17,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 16,793 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 16,791 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 16,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 16,264 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 15,790 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 all 4 tyres in very poor condition due to age 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 15,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 all 4 tyres in very poor condition due to age 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 15,609 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 15,068 miles

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 14,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 14,784 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 14,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 13,722 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,683 miles

sills covered

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,814 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 11,795 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,078 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,331 miles

o/s rev light n/w

rear brakes squealing

Pass 27 Aug 2007 5,567 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 4,071 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 4,071 miles

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

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

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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SR53 CAU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SR53 CAU, 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 SR53 CAU registered?

SR53 CAU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SR53 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 CAU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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