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YR03 CZT

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,339 mi
Last recorded86,339 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 CZT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,339 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

Handbrake only just made minimum requirements on RBT

Insecure rear heat shield

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 X (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,113 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 74,113 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,327 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,841 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,974 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,409 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,839 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 11,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 9,221 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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YR03 CZT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CZT, 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 YR03 CZT registered?

YR03 CZT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YR03 CZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 CZT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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