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CA03 ZYJ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,913 mi
Last recorded92,913 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 92,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,416 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,840 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 78,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,342 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,386 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,478 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,765 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,942 miles

slight play in front ball joints

front exhaust bracket starting to rust

Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,067 miles

front pads low

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,837 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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CA03 ZYJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZYJ, 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 CA03 ZYJ registered?

CA03 ZYJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CA03 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 ZYJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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