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FY53 ZRC

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,130 mi
Last recorded77,130 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 ZRC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 77,130 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 77,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 77,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,009 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,032 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,761 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,467 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,724 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,631 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 9,227 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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FY53 ZRC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 FY53 ZRC, 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 FY53 ZRC registered?

FY53 ZRC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is FY53 ZRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 ZRC 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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