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ST53 PVZ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,091 mi
Last recorded107,091 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 PVZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 107,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,750 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,415 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 86,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R TYRE 3MM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,095 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 56,852 miles

boot lid struts weak

exhaust gear box bracket corroded

o/s/r tyre cut deep on tread

slight blow at exhaust back box

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,953 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades worn

rear washer jet inop

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,396 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Both front tyres wearing on edge.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,401 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,960 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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ST53 PVZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ST53 PVZ, 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 ST53 PVZ registered?

ST53 PVZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is ST53 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 PVZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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