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CF03 WCU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WCU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 125,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear silencer (7.1.2)

coolant level warning light on

engine malfunction light on

Fail 3 Oct 2016 125,549 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear silencer (7.1.2)

coolant level warning light on

engine malfunction light on

Pass 1 Aug 2015 109,497 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

fuel filler cap rubber starting to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,896 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,299 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,719 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2012 94,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,597 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres wearing on edge's

Fail 4 Jun 2010 85,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres wearing on edge's

Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,560 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 66,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 53,312 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,106 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 WCU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

CF03 WCU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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