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WP53 MSX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,467 mi
Last recorded93,467 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 MSX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 93,467 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 91,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 91,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,227 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 88,141 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,612 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 84,318 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 84,318 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing bothside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,239 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 75,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 73,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2012 70,837 miles

225/40/18 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 70,837 miles

225/40/18 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,191 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 64,191 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,901 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,966 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 37,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear numberplate slightly disfigured

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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WP53 MSX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP53 MSX, 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 WP53 MSX registered?

WP53 MSX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is WP53 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 MSX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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