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CT53 LVO

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LVO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,966 miles

Front Inner lower suspension rear bushes slight play both

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall slight damage but not to cords

Rear brake pipes and hose ferules slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 86,966 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner lower suspension rear bushes slight play both

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall slight damage but not to cords

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

Rear brake pipes and hose ferules slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

underside dirty

Fail 17 Nov 2017 79,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

underside dirty

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 71,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 66,355 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,511 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,039 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,292 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,262 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,576 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,537 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 31,537 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,482 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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CT53 LVO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CT53 LVO, 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 CT53 LVO registered?

CT53 LVO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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