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DK53 EWZ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,359 mi
Last recorded106,359 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EWZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,359 miles

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

Rear offside brake pipe been greased.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 106,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear offside brake pipe been greased.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 94,184 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,166 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,681 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 93,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,660 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2011 82,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust backbox hanger detached

Fail 13 Jul 2011 82,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust backbox hanger detached

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,501 miles

center exhaust mounting corroded

o/s rear exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 1 Jul 2010 71,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

center exhaust mounting corroded

o/s rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,630 miles

Nearside 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 18 Jan 2008 47,092 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 47,086 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,402 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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DK53 EWZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK53 EWZ, 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 DK53 EWZ registered?

DK53 EWZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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