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AC03 CYU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,363 mi
Last recorded105,363 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 105,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,689 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine mil light illuminated, vehicle registered before 01/07/2003

Oil leak

Slight damage to offside front brake flexi hose

Fail 26 Mar 2020 100,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine mil light illuminated, vehicle registered before 01/07/2003

Oil leak

Slight damage to offside front brake flexi hose

Fail 24 Mar 2020 100,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,941 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,963 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake flexis starting to perish

Fail 19 Mar 2018 94,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Front brake flexis starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,807 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,017 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,332 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play both sides front lower arm bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,122 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,840 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,894 miles

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,909 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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AC03 CYU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AC03 CYU, 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 AC03 CYU registered?

AC03 CYU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AC03 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 CYU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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