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AX53 KFA

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KFA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 105,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,946 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,811 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 83,927 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 78,034 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2007 70,572 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,762 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 55,762 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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AX53 KFA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AX53 KFA, 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 AX53 KFA registered?

AX53 KFA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is AX53 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 KFA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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