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RA03 UJB

2003 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,525 mi
Last recorded98,525 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 11672,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 UJB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,525 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 90,331 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,724 miles

Advise all 4 brake discs worn

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,933 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 78,933 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,976 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 61,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,677 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,930 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 40,928 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

slight blow on exhaust joint between middle and back box

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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RA03 UJB is a 2003 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA03 UJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA03 UJB registered?

RA03 UJB is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is RA03 UJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 UJB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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