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BF53 MGV

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,593 mi
Last recorded130,593 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 130,593 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left and right (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured left and right (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 124,601 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 117,633 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 111,755 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 111,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached broking (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,967 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 95,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 80,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 73,150 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,685 miles

Front exhust clamp corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 69,590 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Dec 2016 66,698 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,672 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,828 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 62,828 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,846 miles

Both front tyre treads worn uneven (alignment)

Exhaust system front pipe bracket deteriorated (corroded)

Near side front fog lamp lens damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,480 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,268 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,628 miles

both rear tyres almost on limit

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,533 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,413 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,742 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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BF53 MGV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BF53 MGV, 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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BF53 MGV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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