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CF03 HVA

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,483 mi
Last recorded103,483 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HVA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,483 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)

front exhaust bracket broken

slight stain on n/s rear shock absorber

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,849 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear across tread area

exhaust support clamp from gearbox broken

slight wear to o/s lower arm bottom balljoint

Fail 27 Jan 2014 98,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have uneven wear across tread area

exhaust support clamp from gearbox broken

slight wear to o/s lower arm bottom balljoint

Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

windscreen cracked by rear view mirror

Fail 25 Jan 2013 89,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

windscreen cracked by rear view mirror

Fail 11 Jan 2012 80,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windcreen cracked outside drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,574 miles

Windcreen cracked outside drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,823 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,070 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,749 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,217 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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CF03 HVA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CF03 HVA, 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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CF03 HVA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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