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EF53 ZWJ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,672 mi
Last recorded77,672 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 77,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 69,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,531 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f door check strap is inop

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,332 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 52,322 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,381 miles

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

all tyres are perished

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s rear tyre outer side wall is cut

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,254 miles

all tyres are perished

n/s rear tyre outer side wall is cut

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,798 miles

covers fitted over the outer sills

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,069 miles

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

front tyres worn low on outside edges

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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EF53 ZWJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF53 ZWJ, 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 EF53 ZWJ registered?

EF53 ZWJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is EF53 ZWJ safe to buy?

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