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WR52 ZDV

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 ZDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 106,409 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,290 miles

Engine oil leaking .

Front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,476 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low and cracking on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,031 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,098 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,978 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 66,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,262 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 59,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,734 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 43,734 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,736 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,158 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 27,159 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON BOTH EDGES ENCROACHING TO CENTRE LIKELY TO EXPOSE CORD.!

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,472 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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WR52 ZDV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WR52 ZDV, 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 WR52 ZDV registered?

WR52 ZDV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is WR52 ZDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 ZDV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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