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BJ03 TKZ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,642 mi
Last recorded106,642 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TKZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 106,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,437 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 96,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,109 miles

engine leaking oil from cylinder head

Fail 24 Apr 2017 89,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine leaking oil from cylinder head

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,938 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,809 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,725 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,776 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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,737 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,687 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,447 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,450 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 TKZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TKZ, 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 BJ03 TKZ registered?

BJ03 TKZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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