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V16 COT

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 COT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,697 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,357 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

o/s/r tyre age related cracks with in tread area

traction control light illuminated

Fail 4 Sep 2012 75,357 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

o/s/r tyre age related cracks with in tread area

traction control light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,767 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,440 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

traction control light on

Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,440 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

traction control light on

Pass 14 Jul 2008 55,588 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,750 miles

rear/n/o/plate/slightly/deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2007 44,750 miles

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

rear/n/o/plate/slightly/deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,857 miles

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

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

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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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V16 COT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V16 COT, 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 V16 COT registered?

V16 COT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is V16 COT safe to buy?

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