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WV53 ATU

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,965 mi
Last recorded76,965 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ATU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,965 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bars 2055516 budget

Fail 25 Aug 2017 76,965 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting close to wear bars 2055516 budget

Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,193 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,405 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,991 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,637 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,323 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped.

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

Nearside rear brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing.

Offside rear tyre cracking side walls.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 50,648 miles

Both front tyres low tread inner,outer tyre wear strong advise.

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

Rear brake pads seem low advise wheels removed brake inspection,rear discs lipped.Front inner brake pads seem low.

front wishbone bushes weak operation.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,648 miles

Both front tyres low tread inner,outer tyre wear strong advise.

Rear brake pads seem low advise wheels removed brake inspection,rear discs lipped.Front inner brake pads seem low.

front wishbone bushes weak operation.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,322 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,248 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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WV53 ATU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV53 ATU, 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 WV53 ATU registered?

WV53 ATU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is WV53 ATU safe to buy?

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