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BV53 KBF

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,735 mi
Last recorded125,735 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 KBF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 125,735 miles

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

front lower wishbone rear bushes badly worn

Fail 26 Aug 2011 125,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front lower wishbone rear bushes badly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,023 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on edges

o/s/r tyre tread very low

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2009 107,285 miles

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

power steering noisy

Pass 26 Aug 2008 99,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

rear number plate fading

Pass 24 Aug 2007 89,402 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,398 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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BV53 KBF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV53 KBF, 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 BV53 KBF registered?

BV53 KBF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BV53 KBF safe to buy?

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