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CE03 YXM

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,561 mi
Last recorded82,561 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 82,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 63,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 54,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 50,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,872 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2017 50,872 miles

coil spring broken off side rear (2.4.C.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,349 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,165 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,881 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,329 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Aug 2013 46,329 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,658 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,562 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,057 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 36,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,476 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 30,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 26,650 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 YXM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YXM, 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 CE03 YXM registered?

CE03 YXM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is CE03 YXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 YXM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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