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SY53 ZNN

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,061 mi
Last recorded77,061 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ZNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,061 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,218 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,916 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 60,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,432 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 53,432 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,823 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,823 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2010 41,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,994 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,908 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,488 miles

Front brakes req attn.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,274 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 15,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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SY53 ZNN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY53 ZNN, 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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SY53 ZNN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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