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CX52 VYA

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,755 mi
Last recorded125,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VYA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished 205/55/16

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front and offside rear tyres 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 125,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished 205/55/16

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front and offside rear tyres 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 122,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre poor condition

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 122,684 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level and warning light on (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre poor condition

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,081 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 118,080 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

front wipers split

Fail 22 Jan 2015 112,860 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

front wipers split

Pass 13 Jan 2014 109,181 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 109,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 100,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,966 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 93,958 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,492 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,178 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

front exhaust brackets getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting perished

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,015 miles

exhaust front bracket getting corroded

front and rear pads getting low

front discs getting worn

front wishbone bushes getting perished

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,046 miles

both front tyre outer walls getting perished

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

both front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

both rear tyres getting low

front exhaust bracket getting corroded

front pads getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,369 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,330 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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CX52 VYA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX52 VYA, 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 CX52 VYA registered?

CX52 VYA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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