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B11 CFW

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,705 mi
Last recorded115,705 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 CFW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,705 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,351 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,522 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,412 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 103,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,124 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,049 miles

Oil leak

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

gearbox propshaft seal leaking

rear exhaust heatshield loose

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank

Fail 26 Jun 2015 98,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

gearbox propshaft seal leaking

rear exhaust heatshield loose

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,251 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,654 miles

NSF Fog lamp not working

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,654 miles

NSF Fog lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,606 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 88,606 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 83,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,264 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,461 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 64,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,846 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,279 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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B11 CFW 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 B11 CFW, 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 B11 CFW registered?

B11 CFW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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