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EK53 ZZB

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,008 mi
Last recorded59,008 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ZZB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 54,029 miles

Offside inner rack joint worn

Fail 20 Oct 2018 54,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside inner rack joint worn

Pass 21 Oct 2017 51,484 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 51,484 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both spy bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 41,043 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,720 miles

Play in offside and nearside front spye bushes

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Oct 2013 28,809 miles

both rear pluso/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 12,968 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,081 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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EK53 ZZB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK53 ZZB, 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 EK53 ZZB registered?

EK53 ZZB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 ZZB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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