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WF53 CWO

2003 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,384 mi
Last recorded147,384 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 CWO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 147,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 145,395 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 144,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 139,826 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 139,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 128,741 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,842 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,983 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 94,859 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,056 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2010 31,963 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,975 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,128 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

valve caps missing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,370 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,497 miles

Coolant leak

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front tyres different size to rears

nsr tyre wall damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2006 15,497 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front tyres diffirent size to rears

nsr tyre wall damaged

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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WF53 CWO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WF53 CWO, 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 WF53 CWO registered?

WF53 CWO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 CWO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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