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BT53 CAV

2003 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024
Pass 31 Oct 2023
Pass 3 Sep 2022 701 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 515 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019
Pass 2 Nov 2018 143,351 miles

only just passed the emissions test

Pass 3 Jan 2015 143,313 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 143,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 131,544 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2013 131,544 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2012 118,689 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 118,689 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

cracks visible in all tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 95,533 miles

advise rear wash/wipe inop

Pass 23 Nov 2009 85,112 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,102 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,788 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 50,788 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,300 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 30,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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BT53 CAV is a 2003 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT53 CAV, 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 BT53 CAV registered?

BT53 CAV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is BT53 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 CAV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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