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CU03 OZV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,220 mi
Last recorded115,220 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OZV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 115,220 miles

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

spurious bonnet catches

Fail 19 Oct 2019 115,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

spurious bonnet catches

Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,472 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 111,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,826 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 109,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,088 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,597 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,985 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 65,410 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,410 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,897 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,305 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,796 miles

stone chips in windscreen

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

air freshner on int. mirror

general wear on all discs

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

oversize tax disc holder used

parts of cars underside covered in plastic

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,768 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,207 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 14,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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CU03 OZV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver 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 CU03 OZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU03 OZV registered?

CU03 OZV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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