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FL03 CYU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,104 mi
Last recorded92,104 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 CYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,104 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 92,101 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,032 miles

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers worn.

o/s/f tyre slight bulge outer wall.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers worn.

o/s/f tyre slight bulge outer wall.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,998 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,480 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2009 62,168 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 62,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2008 51,520 miles
Pass 20 May 2007 42,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,714 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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FL03 CYU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL03 CYU, 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

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What year was FL03 CYU registered?

FL03 CYU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is FL03 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 CYU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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