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CX53 DXY

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,209 mi
Last recorded130,209 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 DXY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,209 miles

both front brake flexis cracking

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2015 130,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front brake flexis cracking

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2014 127,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 123,424 miles

both main steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2013 123,422 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both main steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2012 110,371 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,801 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,669 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 63,449 miles

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 29 Sep 2007 46,354 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 30,822 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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CX53 DXY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CX53 DXY, 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 CX53 DXY registered?

CX53 DXY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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