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WJ53 PYU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,794 mi
Last recorded51,794 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 PYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,794 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2020 51,791 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 46,596 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted due to 02 sensor fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,485 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,988 miles

Front brake disc & pads worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer 3rd on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 32,862 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer 3rd below limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer 3rd on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,592 miles

Front & rear brake disc slightly worn & lipped

Front tyres 3.5mm

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,253 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2013 30,253 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,629 miles

Front brake disc corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 28,629 miles

Front brake disc corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn

Front tyres wearing on the outer edges

N/S headlight aim on the minimum level

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

Underbody corrosion starting

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,821 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 22,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,502 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,407 miles

Metal ferrules to both rear brake hoses starting to corrode

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,498 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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WJ53 PYU 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 71.4%.

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 WJ53 PYU, 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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WJ53 PYU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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