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BJ03 SYW

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,261 mi
Last recorded136,261 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 SYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 136,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 128,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 124,723 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 121,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,563 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 104,809 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,437 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 86,433 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 62,217 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 51,183 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,637 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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BJ03 SYW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BJ03 SYW, 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 BJ03 SYW registered?

BJ03 SYW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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