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WF53 CWV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,135 mi
Last recorded168,135 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 CWV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 168,135 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 168,135 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Oil leak ()

e/m/light on

Pass 19 May 2017 146,239 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 146,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 122,625 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 122,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 94,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 94,680 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 69,781 miles

Centre Exhaust bracket rusted away.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,464 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,286 miles

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 CWV 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 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 WF53 CWV, 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 WF53 CWV registered?

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

Is WF53 CWV safe to buy?

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