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WP52 ZZN

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,958 mi
Last recorded131,958 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ZZN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 131,958 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 124,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,195 miles

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

o/s park brake reading lower than n/s

Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,266 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,035 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,025 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 91,025 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,736 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,360 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Feb 2011 71,030 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 71,030 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 66,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,107 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,217 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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WP52 ZZN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WP52 ZZN, 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 WP52 ZZN registered?

WP52 ZZN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is WP52 ZZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 ZZN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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