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WK53 BYW

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,705 mi
Last recorded74,705 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 BYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,342 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 70,242 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,403 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,603 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)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,608 miles

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

front exhaust pipe mounting corroded apart

Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,600 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front exhaust pipe mounting corroded apart

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,172 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 47,168 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,649 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,128 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 14 Oct 2008 26,933 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,714 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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WK53 BYW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK53 BYW, 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 WK53 BYW registered?

WK53 BYW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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