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YR03 CEK

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,579 mi
Last recorded151,579 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 CEK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 151,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 146,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 139,898 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,474 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,698 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 122,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 111,656 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 111,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 108,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,036 miles

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

plastic trims osr and nsr under vechile loose

Fail 2 Aug 2012 105,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 100,350 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 100,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,868 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 91,865 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 81,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 69,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,596 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

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 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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