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CK53 ZHW

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,180 mi
Last recorded92,180 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZHW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 92,180 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,735 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,735 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 88,735 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,083 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 84,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,686 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 70,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,730 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,991 miles

chip in screen

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,233 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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CK53 ZHW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CK53 ZHW, 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 CK53 ZHW registered?

CK53 ZHW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is CK53 ZHW safe to buy?

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