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AF53 WZW

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,042 mi
Last recorded144,042 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WZW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 144,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 141,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 141,537 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2020 137,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2020 137,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 135,178 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLANGE IN POOR CONDITION

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES

front tyres perrished

Fail 24 Jul 2019 135,178 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST FLANGE IN POOR CONDITION

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES

Pass 19 Aug 2017 133,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 127,128 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

slight imbalance on parking brake

Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 114,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 107,645 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres getting low

freeplay in front lower arm bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2013 107,645 miles

both rear tyres getting low

freeplay in front lower arm bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2012 104,209 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 107,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,593 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 93,603 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

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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AF53 WZW 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 76.2%.

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 AF53 WZW, 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 AF53 WZW registered?

AF53 WZW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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