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DG53 VJX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,090 mi
Last recorded25,090 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VJX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 25,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 24,573 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 24,428 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 24,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 23,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 23,493 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,999 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 21,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,865 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,294 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,844 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 16,839 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,310 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,503 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,883 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,107 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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DG53 VJX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver 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 DG53 VJX, 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

How do I check the history of DG53 VJX?

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What year was DG53 VJX registered?

DG53 VJX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DG53 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 VJX 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.

Does DG53 VJX have outstanding finance?

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