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CP52 RFE

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,578 mi
Last recorded113,578 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 RFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 113,364 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,721 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber worn

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,188 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 98,182 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,847 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,847 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,857 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,341 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,639 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,287 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,097 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,406 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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CP52 RFE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP52 RFE, 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 CP52 RFE registered?

CP52 RFE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is CP52 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 RFE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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