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YR03 CAX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,176 mi
Last recorded114,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 CAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt borth (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 112,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Jun 2014 112,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 109,268 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,252 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,122 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 100,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inner tread!

Nearside rear tyre low pressure!

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 97,916 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Dec 2007 91,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,722 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 76,722 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner/outter wedges

Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,105 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 55,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YR03 CAX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR03 CAX, 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 YR03 CAX registered?

YR03 CAX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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