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FV53 EFJ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,229 mi
Last recorded145,229 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EFJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 145,229 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 145,229 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 132,398 miles

o/s and n\s front tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2011 126,055 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 120,328 miles

Brake warning light on

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 87,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,877 miles

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

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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FV53 EFJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV53 EFJ, 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

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What year was FV53 EFJ registered?

FV53 EFJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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