MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
OUTER SILL COVERS / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED
ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
UNDERBODY TRAYS / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED/ EML STAYS ON
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()
OUTER SILL COVERS / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED
Offside Rear Outer SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY WEATHERED
engine cover / underbody cover / outer sill covers all fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nail in front tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SD53 KKZ safe to buy?
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