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CX53 NGF

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,645 mi
Last recorded40,645 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 NGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 40,645 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,165 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,241 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 34,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 32,784 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 30,268 miles

Nearside Front brakes binding

Pass 11 Dec 2018 29,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 27,398 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 25,414 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,287 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,713 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 21,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 21,243 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,582 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 19,536 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,290 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 17,121 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 17,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 15,281 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,833 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 10,678 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 10,308 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 NGF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

CX53 NGF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is CX53 NGF safe to buy?

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