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5085CFK

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,470 mi
Last recorded144,470 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5085CFK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2011 144,470 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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5085CFK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 5085CFK, 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 5085CFK registered?

5085CFK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is 5085CFK safe to buy?

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