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CX03 ZGB

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,388 mi
Last recorded130,388 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ZGB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 130,388 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 130,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 117,779 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2015 111,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,730 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 103,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,550 miles

Front & Rear brake discs worn , pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

N/S/F tyre worn inner and outer edges

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 101,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Front & Rear brake discs worn , pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

N/S/F tyre worn inner and outer edges

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 101,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,493 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,876 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 85,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

cat rattling

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 60,652 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 48,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,791 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 ZGB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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