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BT03 TZH

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 TZH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,630 miles

Both front tyre treads worn low & perished / cracking between treads

Fail 4 Aug 2016 104,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box split & blowing from input pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken @ bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyre treads worn low & perished / cracking between treads

Fail 6 Jul 2016 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,142 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 97,142 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,621 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,004 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,544 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 51,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre cracking/deteriating

right front tyre cracking/deteriating in tread

right rear tyre cut on side wall

Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre cracking/deteriating

right front tyre cracking/deteriating in tread

right rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 16 May 2007 38,978 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 38,978 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 30,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,697 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 TZH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT03 TZH, 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 BT03 TZH registered?

BT03 TZH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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