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CE03 RKY

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,780 mi
Last recorded128,780 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RKY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 128,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2014 120,937 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 113,142 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,864 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,780 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 68,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 60,719 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 60,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,821 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 RKY 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 83.3%.

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 CE03 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

CE03 RKY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is CE03 RKY safe to buy?

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