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AX03 CWK

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,252 mi
Last recorded130,252 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 CWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 130,252 miles

light play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 16 May 2013 117,880 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON.

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 117,511 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON.

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 115,805 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 114,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaking from cam cover

Pass 27 May 2009 107,413 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 107,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 105,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 96,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 85,159 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AX03 CWK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX03 CWK, 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 AX03 CWK registered?

AX03 CWK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is AX03 CWK safe to buy?

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