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CK52 ZGL

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,844 mi
Last recorded104,844 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 ZGL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 104,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 28 Jan 2023 99,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,242 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16- plus perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded- pipe going above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber is heavily corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,510 miles

Central exhaust bracket is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 82,490 miles

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

Central exhaust bracket is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,460 miles

front exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arms

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,665 miles

front exhaust bracket cracked and corroded

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,841 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,862 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake is slightly scored

Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,069 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,362 miles

slight play o/s/f suspension arm ball joint

Fail 15 Dec 2011 40,362 miles

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

slight play o/s/f suspension arm ball joint

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,819 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,145 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 32,145 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,368 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,131 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 16,177 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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CK52 ZGL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CK52 ZGL, 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 CK52 ZGL registered?

CK52 ZGL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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