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VU53 EWB

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,678 mi
Last recorded56,678 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EWB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 51,809 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 49,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 46,309 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,934 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,754 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,853 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,572 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,306 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,943 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,400 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,840 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,026 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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VU53 EWB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU53 EWB, 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 VU53 EWB registered?

VU53 EWB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is VU53 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 EWB shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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