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WJ53 RWK

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,214 mi
Last recorded67,214 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 67,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,440 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,487 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,862 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,217 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,849 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 61,849 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,812 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 60,812 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,258 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 59,258 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,302 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 57,302 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,190 miles

front number plate in poor condition

front wishbone rear mounts cracked

slight corroision to front discs

Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight corroision to brake discs

front number plate in poor condition

front wishbone rear mounts cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,145 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

all discs corroded

slight deterioration in front wishbone rear mounts

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,145 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

all discs corroded

slight deterioration in front wishbone rear mounts

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,844 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

all discs corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,426 miles

air bag light on

both number plates marked

Fail 8 Sep 2010 45,426 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

both number plates marked

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,603 miles

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)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,601 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,273 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,522 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 28,522 miles

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,360 miles

Rear No plate discoloured.

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 RWK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWK, 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 WJ53 RWK registered?

WJ53 RWK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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