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BT03 MJU

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,235 mi
Last recorded82,235 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 MJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 82,235 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 82,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,087 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 82,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,642 miles

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

fuel cap washer cracking

fuel hoses cracking, fuel filter area

Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,184 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,810 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,439 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter hoses perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,117 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,661 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,036 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,496 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2015 78,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,037 miles

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

fuel filter pipe has crack

Fail 25 Jun 2013 73,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

fuel filter pipe has crack

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,685 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,680 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 59,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,282 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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BT03 MJU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BT03 MJU, 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 BT03 MJU registered?

BT03 MJU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is BT03 MJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 MJU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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