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FY53 MXP

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 MXP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,186 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 88,439 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 87,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 86,987 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,523 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 85,523 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 82,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,898 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front/rear brake discs show wear.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing rubber perished.

off side front tyre side walls show extensive damage.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

off side rear tyre tread shows a deep split.

various tyres show evidence of side wall repaires.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,832 miles

1 exhaust metal mounting bracket is incomplete but still supports the system.

off side rear outer brake pad shows wear.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,612 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 39,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre has small cracks in sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,368 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,787 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,341 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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FY53 MXP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FY53 MXP, 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 FY53 MXP registered?

FY53 MXP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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