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WJ53 HSY

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,643 mi
Last recorded43,643 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 HSY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,740 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,231 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,477 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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WJ53 HSY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WJ53 HSY, 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 WJ53 HSY registered?

WJ53 HSY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WJ53 HSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 HSY shows 5 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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