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DA53 ZTG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,015 mi
Last recorded117,015 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZTG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 114,316 miles

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

Front both suspension corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2021 114,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting prescribed all missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front both suspension corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,572 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 110,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 105,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,630 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,852 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,978 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,659 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,273 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 55,273 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,830 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,617 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,773 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 43,773 miles

Inner Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,088 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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DA53 ZTG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA53 ZTG, 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 DA53 ZTG registered?

DA53 ZTG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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