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EF53 WTE

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,867 mi
Last recorded53,867 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WTE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 53,867 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 52,615 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 43,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 37,079 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,658 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 36,652 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 36,185 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,609 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,343 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,296 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,980 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,612 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,975 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 11,053 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 9,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 9,350 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 6,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 6,460 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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EF53 WTE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF53 WTE, 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 EF53 WTE?

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What year was EF53 WTE registered?

EF53 WTE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is EF53 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 WTE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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