MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 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.
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What year was CV53 FPX registered?
CV53 FPX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is CV53 FPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for CV53 FPX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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