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CE53 NHV

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,716 mi
Last recorded76,716 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NHV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,276 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,062 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,761 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,882 miles

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit.

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 NHV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NHV, 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 NHV registered?

CE53 NHV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CE53 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 NHV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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