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CV03 NUU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 NUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,445 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 98,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,062 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,606 miles

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

unable to see rear coilsprings

Pass 26 May 2012 63,316 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on the side walls.

centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,830 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,789 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,789 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,870 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,870 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,428 miles

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)

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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CV03 NUU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV03 NUU, 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 CV03 NUU registered?

CV03 NUU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for CV03 NUU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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