MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,567 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel cap seal perished.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
small splits in offside wiper blade
some cracking/deterioration evident in all front and rear tyre walls and walls to tread
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front and rear tyre walls cracking
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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