MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic trims osr and nsr under vechile loose
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic trims osr and nsr under vechile loose
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
OSF fog light full of condensation
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
both rear brake discs corroded
engine bay undertray fitted
engine oil on min mark
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs heavily corroded & worn
front brake hoses heavily cracked
front wishbone rear bushes worn & flexing
heavy surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
minor gearbox oil leaks
minor kerb damage to alloy wheels
rear brake hoses perished
surface corrosion to various sections of vehicle underbody
various suspension bushes cracked & flexing
kerb damage on alloys scratchers on doors wings stone chip in screen all brake discs worn and corroded n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge front lower arm bushers starting to crack exhaust corroding
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on outer edge.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YR03 CEK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 YR03 CEK, 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 CEK registered?
YR03 CEK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2003.
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