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CA03 OKB

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,383 mi
Last recorded121,383 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 OKB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 107,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 98,524 miles

nearside handbrake efficiency could be improved

Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,633 miles

Brake discs worn slight

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

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

Unable to see pads fully

Fail 10 Jan 2011 90,633 miles

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)

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

Brake discs worn slight

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

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

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

Unable to see pads fully

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,120 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 64,989 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,972 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,041 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 33,098 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 33,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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CA03 OKB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CA03 OKB, 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 CA03 OKB registered?

CA03 OKB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is CA03 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 OKB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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