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DV53 KDF

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,137 mi
Last recorded94,137 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 KDF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,137 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 74,993 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,872 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,445 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,242 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 47,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 41,678 miles

both rear tyres 2mm only

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,881 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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DV53 KDF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV53 KDF, 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 DV53 KDF registered?

DV53 KDF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is DV53 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 KDF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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