MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,211 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil leak
rear shock absorbers minor leakage
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak
rear shock absorbers minor leakage
advise fuel cap seal starting to crack
advise slight blue smoke from exhaust
advise slight movement in both front rear wish bone mounts
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
advise fuel cap seal starting to crack
advise slight blue smoke from exhaust
advise slight movement in both front rear wish bone mounts
Front discs slight lip
Front wishbone bushes worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in steering rack
Front discs slight lip
Front wishbone bushes worn
Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV53 FPA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 CV53 FPA, 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 CV53 FPA registered?
CV53 FPA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is CV53 FPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for CV53 FPA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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