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AX03 CWP

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,140 mi
Last recorded111,140 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,140 miles

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust has a small leak of gases

Pass 4 Oct 2010 97,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bonnet secures but is bent upwards, has a gap on one side due to damage, but has no sharp edges.

offside front aim is within limits, but slightly low

Fail 4 Oct 2010 97,836 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,543 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 81,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 72,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 61,513 miles

Clutch noisy when pedal fully depressed.

Fail 2 May 2006 61,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Clutch noisy when pedal fully depressed

Engine check light on.

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 CWP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CWP, 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 CWP registered?

AX03 CWP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AX03 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 CWP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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