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CV03 TYZ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,003 mi
Last recorded65,003 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 TYZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,003 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,003 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,624 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 53,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 51,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 48,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,701 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 38,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2007 33,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,573 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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CV03 TYZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CV03 TYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV03 TYZ?

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What year was CV03 TYZ registered?

CV03 TYZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is CV03 TYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 TYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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