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CW03 JYS

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,319 mi
Last recorded153,319 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 JYS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 153,319 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 143,557 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 143,534 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear - close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 131,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 131,890 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 118,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 118,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 102,814 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 102,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,088 miles

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Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,280 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 56,270 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 55,891 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

adv brake discs allround service coroded

slight play in offside front suspension arnm bush

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,417 miles

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

Front screen cracked.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,442 miles

Tyres perishing & cracking in tread.

Various engine covers, undertrays & oversills fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Fail 18 Jul 2006 34,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Tyres perishing & cracking in tread.

Various engine covers, undertrays & oversills fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

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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CW03 JYS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CW03 JYS, 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 CW03 JYS registered?

CW03 JYS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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