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BK03 XTZ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,201 mi
Last recorded90,201 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XTZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,201 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,200 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 80,198 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,480 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 71,407 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf and rear tyre low on tread 205/55/16

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre inner side wall damage 205 55r16

Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre inner side wall damage 205 55r16

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,112 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in sidewall but no cords exsposed

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,748 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 46,607 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,195 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,289 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 27,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 17,307 miles

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

dampness around o/s/r shock absorber

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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BK03 XTZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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 BK03 XTZ, 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 BK03 XTZ registered?

BK03 XTZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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