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DE53 KZK

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,166 mi
Last recorded106,166 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KZK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi joints (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 106,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi joints (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,507 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,318 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,645 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,025 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,094 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,094 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,527 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 56,525 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,471 miles

n/s/f jacking point pad missing

slight gearbox leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,902 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges[225/50x16zr]

Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,492 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 25,052 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)

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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DE53 KZK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE53 KZK, 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 DE53 KZK registered?

DE53 KZK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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