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DY53 UAE

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,609 mi
Last recorded82,609 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UAE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 82,609 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,882 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,713 miles

sills covered

Fail 7 Oct 2015 58,713 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,544 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Smear on wipers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,108 miles

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Off side rear tyre close to limit

Off side rear tyre worn on both edges

Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,108 miles

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

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Off side rear tyre close to limit

Off side rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 25 Sep 2010 29,192 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 20,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,710 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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DY53 UAE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY53 UAE, 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 DY53 UAE registered?

DY53 UAE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DY53 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 UAE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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