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AV53 WHG

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,086 mi
Last recorded133,086 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WHG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 133,086 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 130,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 127,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,128 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 124,070 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 120,240 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 21 Sep 2011 116,277 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 112,052 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 107,884 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,292 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 102,292 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,160 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 90,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 60,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV53 WHG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV53 WHG, 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 AV53 WHG registered?

AV53 WHG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is AV53 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 WHG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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