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CP03 HHE

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,141 mi
Last recorded161,141 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 HHE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 161,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 161,141 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pipe burst on engine during emission test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 152,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 152,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 139,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 139,603 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2016 131,176 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 81,775 miles

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 14 May 2013 81,775 miles

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

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 29 May 2012 75,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

bonnet catch stiff

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 May 2011 71,357 miles

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

Slight play in front wishbone eyelet bushes

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 16 May 2011 71,354 miles

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

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

Slight play in front wishbone eyelet bushes

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 May 2010 63,786 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,678 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 52,868 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,015 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,350 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 35,430 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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CP03 HHE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP03 HHE, 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 CP03 HHE registered?

CP03 HHE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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