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CP03 RLX

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,265 mi
Last recorded90,265 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 RLX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

drivers wiper deteriorating

engine oil leak

rear steel brake pipes deteriorating

rust on rear subframe and some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,478 miles

ENGINE OIL LEEK

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,740 miles

both front suspension arms,rear bushes deteriorated

engine oil leak

near side rear tyre cracking

play in near side front roll bar link

rear steel brake pipes coated in grease

rear subframe rusted

surface rust on underside suspension and braking components

Fail 12 Oct 2021 88,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arms,rear bushes deteriorated

engine oil leak

near side rear tyre cracking

play in near side front roll bar link

rear steel brake pipes coated in grease

rear subframe rusted

surface rust on underside suspension and braking components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,456 miles

Front SUSPENSION LIGHT RUST

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 87,454 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 85,972 miles

NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE LOW

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,148 miles

LONG TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,064 miles

light rust on near side and off side rear steel brake pipes

near side and off side front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

off side rear tyre wearing thin 205 55 16

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,481 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 79,558 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,351 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 71,771 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,332 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 65,332 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 58,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 51,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 42,748 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,489 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,368 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 RLX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CP03 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

CP03 RLX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CP03 RLX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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