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BN53 ZFG

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,066 mi
Last recorded108,066 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,066 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,492 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre perished but not showing cords

Fail 8 Mar 2013 89,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre perished but not showing cords

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,083 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,626 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,479 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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BN53 ZFG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN53 ZFG, 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 BN53 ZFG?

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What year was BN53 ZFG registered?

BN53 ZFG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is BN53 ZFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 ZFG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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