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WN53 CVZ

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,706 mi
Last recorded102,706 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 CVZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-50-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2013 80,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,660 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 65,660 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 60,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust down pipe bracket deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,854 miles

offside and nearside front and rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2008 36,854 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front and rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,359 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 24,359 miles

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

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

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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WN53 CVZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WN53 CVZ, 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

How do I check the history of WN53 CVZ?

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What year was WN53 CVZ registered?

WN53 CVZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is WN53 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN53 CVZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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