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CV53 FPX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,496 mi
Last recorded121,496 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 FPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 121,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 121,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low both aims (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure mounting of shocker insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, rear section brake pipe corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear road wheel has slight damage on inner bead

Rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars and inner shoulders worn

brake pipes aside fuel tank corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Oct 2015 116,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,862 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,539 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 86,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,442 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,637 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,805 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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CV53 FPX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV53 FPX, 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 CV53 FPX registered?

CV53 FPX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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