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BD53 ZTH

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,625 mi
Last recorded71,625 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZTH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 71,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 65,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 64,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,614 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,276 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 58,155 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 58,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,341 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,464 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 52,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,335 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,783 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,716 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,474 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,557 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 33,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,122 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,270 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,404 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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BD53 ZTH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BD53 ZTH, 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

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What year was BD53 ZTH registered?

BD53 ZTH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BD53 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 ZTH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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