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CX53 NFJ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,486 mi
Last recorded25,486 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 NFJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 25,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 25,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,764 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 24,763 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 24,525 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 24,522 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in mount and leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 23,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,387 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,327 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,872 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 10,865 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 7,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 5,609 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 NFJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CX53 NFJ, 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 CX53 NFJ registered?

CX53 NFJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CX53 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 NFJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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