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CP03 TPY

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,111 mi
Last recorded124,111 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 TPY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,111 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,000 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 112,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner side wall also appears to have been run flat

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 22 Oct 2012 112,723 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner side wall also appears to have been run flat

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 10 Oct 2011 101,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,008 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to wear thin

o/s/r seat belt receiver

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r seat belt receiver

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

slight play in both front roadwheels

Fail 25 Sep 2008 46,515 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

slight play in both front roadwheels

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,947 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)

more travel than normal in int/parking brake lever

n/s/rear parking brake not as efficant as o/s/rear .

Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,231 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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CP03 TPY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

CP03 TPY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is CP03 TPY safe to buy?

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