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CP03 AUM

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,313 mi
Last recorded118,313 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 AUM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,313 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 118,313 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,042 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush inner wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 114,042 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush inner wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,358 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 90,357 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,808 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 72,614 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,954 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 56,980 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,397 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 27,956 miles

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

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

damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

plastic oversills fitted

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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CP03 AUM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CP03 AUM, 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 CP03 AUM registered?

CP03 AUM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is CP03 AUM safe to buy?

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