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AJ53 WCD

2003 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,688 mi
Last recorded142,688 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 11672,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WCD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 142,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear light casing cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 7 May 2017 134,500 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 May 2016 123,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 123,057 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 110,227 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 110,227 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,484 miles

damage to nearside front arch liner

fuel filter damp

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

sligth low effort on offside handbrake

tread starting to seperate on offside front tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 101,473 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to nearside front arch liner

fuel filter damp

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

tread starting to seperate on offside front tyre

wear on front discs

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,595 miles

front discs + pads in poor condition

slight low effort o/s rear

Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 96,634 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2011 86,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2011 86,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 75,981 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 63,397 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,564 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 59,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 49,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,144 miles

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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AJ53 WCD is a 2003 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ53 WCD, 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.

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AJ53 WCD is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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