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BU03 CVK

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,802 mi
Last recorded120,802 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 CVK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,802 miles

Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also rear (3.5.1i)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement also rear differential bush had play/ also prop shaft universal joint has play. (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,099 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 110,099 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,755 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 100,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators pale

Fail 17 Apr 2014 91,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators pale

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal in poor condition

rear indicators pale

Fail 14 Mar 2013 79,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal in poor condition

rear indicators pale

Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,461 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 53,212 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,423 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 41,423 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,175 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,082 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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BU03 CVK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU03 CVK, 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 BU03 CVK registered?

BU03 CVK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is BU03 CVK safe to buy?

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