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WP53 MXM

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,417 mi
Last recorded66,417 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 MXM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,379 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,734 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,869 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,133 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,211 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 24,211 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,632 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 22,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2010 21,188 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 19,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,222 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,482 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 13,328 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 9,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,876 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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WP53 MXM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WP53 MXM, 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 WP53 MXM registered?

WP53 MXM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WP53 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 MXM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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