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VE53 ZPN

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,696 mi
Last recorded111,696 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT !!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 110,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,555 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 108,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,852 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,751 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 102,751 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,446 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,680 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 94,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,146 miles

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

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

bonnet damage

Pass 23 Dec 2014 89,899 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 89,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 86,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,998 miles

Both front discs slightly worn, O/S/Front bottom ball joint has slight play, Rear pads low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,212 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,466 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,175 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,148 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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VE53 ZPN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VE53 ZPN, 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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VE53 ZPN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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