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CX03 ECA

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ECA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 120,138 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported around fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp in/op

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pad warning lamp displayed

fuel cap seal slightly perished

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2019 120,138 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported around fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp in/op

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pad warning lamp displayed

fuel cap seal slightly perished

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,043 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,586 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 94,586 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 88,867 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 88,849 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear metal brake pipes x2(at rear next to fuel tank) corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 83,344 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre damaged on the outer side wall

Fail 27 May 2015 83,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre damaged on the outer side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,581 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2014 76,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 71,361 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 68,442 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,322 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 58,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,642 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 58,642 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,023 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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CX03 ECA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX03 ECA, 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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CX03 ECA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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