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FM53 AOG

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,352 mi
Last recorded139,352 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 AOG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 139,352 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and (Offside Rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 128,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 126,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 110,680 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 110,634 miles

Emissions not tested major leak in rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,013 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 95,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 79,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 48,308 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 40,039 miles

Central exhaust bracket deteriorated

Oil leak ()

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,530 miles

damage to nsf

exhaust bracket broken (exhaust secure)

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,676 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished age related

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cut in nearside front tyre no cords visible

Fail 30 Nov 2015 38,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished age related

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cut in nearside front tyre no cords visible

Pass 6 Dec 2014 37,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

cut too cords in nsr tyre within mot spec

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,708 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre has cut to tread

offside rear tyre has cut to tread

Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,894 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,241 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,437 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,146 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,684 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,180 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 22,177 miles

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

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

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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FM53 AOG 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 79.2%.

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 FM53 AOG, 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 FM53 AOG registered?

FM53 AOG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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