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CP53 CRU

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 CRU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 98,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 98,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,638 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 69,524 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,472 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,472 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,490 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 52,490 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,707 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,141 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)

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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CP53 CRU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black 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 CP53 CRU, 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 CP53 CRU registered?

CP53 CRU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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