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CF53 LCZ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,760 mi
Last recorded76,760 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LCZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,660 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,254 miles

Rear both perished

Fail 22 Feb 2018 67,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear both perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,682 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,529 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,074 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,451 miles

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

all tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls .run on low pressures

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,760 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,168 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 44,050 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,598 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,122 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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CF53 LCZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CF53 LCZ, 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 CF53 LCZ registered?

CF53 LCZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is CF53 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 LCZ shows 16 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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