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YP53 KSV

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,272 mi
Last recorded134,272 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 KSV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 134,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,903 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 102,862 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,953 miles

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

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

advise airbag light on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 94,155 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 5 Feb 2010 87,495 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 74,548 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside 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 9 Jan 2009 74,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,480 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 52,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,841 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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YP53 KSV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP53 KSV, 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 YP53 KSV registered?

YP53 KSV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is YP53 KSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 KSV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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