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SD53 KKZ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,949 mi
Last recorded106,949 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 KKZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,949 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,566 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 5 Nov 2018 104,189 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Nov 2018 104,189 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,462 miles

UNDERBODY TRAYS / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED/ EML STAYS ON

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

OUTER SILL COVERS / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Offside Rear Outer SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY WEATHERED

Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,543 miles

engine cover / underbody cover / outer sill covers all fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 97,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 95,769 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 95,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 92,423 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,741 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,665 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 82,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,188 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 69,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,405 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,769 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,086 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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SD53 KKZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD53 KKZ, 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 SD53 KKZ registered?

SD53 KKZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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