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CW53 MFJ

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,559 mi
Last recorded58,559 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 MFJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 58,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 55,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 51,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 51,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,498 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 37,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,724 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,783 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,550 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 21,681 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 20,076 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,583 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 16,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,971 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,181 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 11,102 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 8,612 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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CW53 MFJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CW53 MFJ, 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 CW53 MFJ registered?

CW53 MFJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is CW53 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 MFJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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