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MF53 KWP

2003 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,083 mi
Last recorded88,083 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 11672,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 KWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,083 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,592 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 79,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,689 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,563 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 63,542 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,774 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 58,712 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,406 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,347 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,399 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 49,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,677 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,725 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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MF53 KWP is a 2003 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 KWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF53 KWP registered?

MF53 KWP is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MF53 KWP safe to buy?

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