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BT53 ZRO

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,873 mi
Last recorded83,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZRO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 77,997 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 73,045 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,422 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,878 miles

Oil leak

front discs lipped

Pass 12 Jun 2010 48,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,637 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,961 miles

unable to check rear seat belt because of items on seats

Pass 8 Dec 2006 24,704 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 24,704 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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BT53 ZRO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BT53 ZRO, 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 BT53 ZRO registered?

BT53 ZRO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BT53 ZRO safe to buy?

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