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CU03 VFV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,084 mi
Last recorded110,084 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,084 miles

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

Lower Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. H/brake near side, low reading (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre shows small cuts to its outer wall

rear diff stabiliser bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder and slight cracking to its outer shoulder

Pass 24 Aug 2013 75,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise a tracking check

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2013 75,532 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise a tracking check

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,354 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 66,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,446 miles

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

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

advise a full brake check

advise o/s wiper blade

sill covers fitted and full under shield fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

advise a full brake check

advise o/s wiper blade

sill covers fitted and full under shield fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2010 46,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,121 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,330 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 38,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,555 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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CU03 VFV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU03 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

CU03 VFV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CU03 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 VFV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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