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EO53 ZHW

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,219 mi
Last recorded138,219 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZHW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 138,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Heavily Worn

N/S/F Tyre Bald on Inner Edge

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Break Discs Heavily Worn - Recommend Immediate Replacement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 138,219 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Heavily Worn

N/S/F Tyre Bald on Inner Edge

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Break Discs Heavily Worn - Recommend Immediate Replacement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 131,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 120,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,766 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,216 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

n/s/f brake warning sensor not connected.

o/f/f tyre has split on sidewall,but not to cords.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 96,216 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

n/s/f brake warning sensor not connected.

o/f/f tyre has split on sidewall,but not to cords.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,754 miles

front suspension bushes perished

passengers side rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,855 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 66,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,911 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall cut

Rear silencer mounting starting to fracture.

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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EO53 ZHW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EO53 ZHW, 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 EO53 ZHW registered?

EO53 ZHW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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