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CE03 FDD

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,638 mi
Last recorded111,638 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FDD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,638 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2016 105,448 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn to limits

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to limit also on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

play at both front lower ball joints

slight play at steering rack

stone chip in screen

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,036 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads appear to be getting low

o/s front indicator starting to fade

play both front lower ball joints

slight wear front brake discs

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight wear front brake discs

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre slightly perished and slightly worn on the edges

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight play both front lower rear wishbone bushes

Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,854 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front tyre slightly perished and slightly worn on the edges

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight play both front lower rear wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,410 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 86,410 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,783 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 74,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,877 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 63,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,496 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 39,089 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,738 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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CE03 FDD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE03 FDD, 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 CE03 FDD registered?

CE03 FDD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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