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SH53 KKM

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,673 mi
Last recorded118,673 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 KKM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 118,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 118,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 113,971 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 113,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,879 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,983 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,389 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,399 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 68,399 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,214 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2006 28,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SH53 KKM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH53 KKM, 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 SH53 KKM registered?

SH53 KKM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SH53 KKM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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