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AF53 YZR

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,157 mi
Last recorded86,157 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YZR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,157 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,251 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,388 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,976 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,661 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,279 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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AF53 YZR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YZR, 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

How do I check the history of AF53 YZR?

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What year was AF53 YZR registered?

AF53 YZR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is AF53 YZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 YZR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 YZR have outstanding finance?

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