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GV53 ZVP

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,660 mi
Last recorded105,660 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZVP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 105,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,270 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 102,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,016 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,426 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,015 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 54,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,974 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 47,801 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,801 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 43,382 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,348 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,327 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,684 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 24,677 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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GV53 ZVP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV53 ZVP, 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 GV53 ZVP registered?

GV53 ZVP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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