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CF03 JXJ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,381 mi
Last recorded127,381 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 JXJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,381 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 125,881 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastics fitted underside

Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,007 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Underside covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 121,123 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 119,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

sill covers full underside covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,239 miles

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

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Sill covers fitted

Underside covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,161 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2017 117,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipes corroded

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,391 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,312 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 103,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

no emmissons done owing to pipe blowing off radiator

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,300 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 94,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside handbrake fluctuating, but not excessively

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,877 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ns wing mirror glass brocken

Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 78,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2010 72,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 64,906 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2009 64,876 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2008 52,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,549 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,936 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 48,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deteriorated

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 JXJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF03 JXJ, 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 CF03 JXJ registered?

CF03 JXJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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