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CW03 EXR

2003 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,874 mi
Last recorded86,874 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 11672,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 EXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,874 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust hanger broke

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,712 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,942 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 20,942 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,408 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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CW03 EXR is a 2003 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CW03 EXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CW03 EXR registered?

CW03 EXR is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is CW03 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 EXR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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