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HK53 LZL

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,036 mi
Last recorded69,036 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 LZL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,036 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Rear brake pads worn low and close to low pad wear sensor

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,261 miles

Front brake hoses perrishing

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Inner brake pads worn low - aprox 3MM

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside and Offside rear body under sills corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracking

Rear Number plate marked

Fail 11 Dec 2017 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside and Offside rear body under sills corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracking

Rear Number plate marked

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,119 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn v/low

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 11 Nov 2015 63,911 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,319 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn close to wear sensor

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,054 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,726 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,083 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,944 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,692 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

rear brake pads low 2-4000 miles

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,038 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,643 miles

front brake pads low 2-3000

n/s/f inner wheel rim bent

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 2mm

Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,129 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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HK53 LZL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HK53 LZL, 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 HK53 LZL registered?

HK53 LZL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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