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WG53 KZP

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,255 mi
Last recorded151,255 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 KZP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 151,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust bracket deteriorated

front brake imbalance high

Fail 28 Nov 2014 151,255 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust bracket deteriorated

front brake imbalance high

Pass 9 Dec 2013 141,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 129,621 miles

Front number plate starting to de-laminate and deteriorate.

Offside front brake binding slightly, brake disc corroded and pitted.

Offside front direction indicator lamp condensated and small hole in lens.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 129,621 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate starting to de-laminate and deteriorate.

Offside front brake binding slightly, brake disc corroded and pitted.

Offside front direction indicator lamp condensated and small hole in lens.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 119,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing low in places

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box starting to split

Pass 3 Dec 2010 95,953 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 95,953 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,625 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2008 55,612 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,088 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 43,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,162 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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WG53 KZP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG53 KZP, 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 WG53 KZP registered?

WG53 KZP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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