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FE53 LSZ

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,567 mi
Last recorded67,567 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 LSZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 67,567 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 67,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 61,916 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 54,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears at side of fuel tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,559 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,149 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,788 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,497 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 31,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 23,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 23,356 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,588 miles

small splits in offside wiper blade

some cracking/deterioration evident in all front and rear tyre walls and walls to tread

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,107 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 20,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,982 miles

front and rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,294 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 14,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,044 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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FE53 LSZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey 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 FE53 LSZ, 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 FE53 LSZ?

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What year was FE53 LSZ registered?

FE53 LSZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 LSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 LSZ 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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