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EY53 VFV

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,687 mi
Last recorded93,687 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,687 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,975 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 83,975 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,374 miles

nsf osf bottom arm rear bushers play

Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,379 miles

nsf osf tryes

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre scuffed on the outer sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2010 56,276 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre scuffed on the outer sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,764 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,606 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2007 37,615 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,567 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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EY53 VFV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY53 VFV, 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 EY53 VFV registered?

EY53 VFV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EY53 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY53 VFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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