MOT Status
ValidMileage
65,222 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep of oil from gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil around gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter/pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak from gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front tyres perished
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
both front fog lights have water ingress
nearside rear tyre age cracking
offside rear tyre age cracking
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear indicator bulbs faded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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FL53 CBV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 FL53 CBV, 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 FL53 CBV registered?
FL53 CBV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is FL53 CBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FL53 CBV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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