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YY53 KWX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,694 mi
Last recorded64,694 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 KWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,100 miles

Nearside Front surface rust on brake pipes mid section under retaining brackets

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on brake pipes

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2013 55,098 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 54,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 46,277 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 46,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,349 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,299 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,666 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 11,581 miles

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

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

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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YY53 KWX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY53 KWX, 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 YY53 KWX registered?

YY53 KWX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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