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WV53 FEX

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,927 mi
Last recorded82,927 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FEX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,927 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 82,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,578 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,328 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,631 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,232 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,293 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,676 miles

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,793 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 27,723 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,638 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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WV53 FEX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WV53 FEX, 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 WV53 FEX registered?

WV53 FEX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is WV53 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 FEX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV53 FEX have outstanding finance?

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