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CE53 AXM

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,039 mi
Last recorded35,039 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AXM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 35,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 35,039 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 26,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 26,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,784 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,322 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,354 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 11,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,346 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 9,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,053 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,750 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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CE53 AXM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE53 AXM, 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 CE53 AXM registered?

CE53 AXM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CE53 AXM safe to buy?

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