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CK52 UEZ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,765 mi
Last recorded114,765 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 UEZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 114,765 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,453 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,370 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,661 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,918 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,174 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,374 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,303 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,005 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,358 miles

slight lift in both front ball joints

Fail 16 Jan 2006 28,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,617 miles

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

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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CK52 UEZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CK52 UEZ, 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 CK52 UEZ registered?

CK52 UEZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is CK52 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK52 UEZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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