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BW03 XYU

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,220 mi
Last recorded137,220 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 137,220 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 129,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 118,453 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 118,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad warning light lit

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Oil leak from engine.

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

undertrays installed obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 108,320 miles

dipstick broken

exhaust bracket broken

rear brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deterioating

slight play through steering to o/s

Fail 7 Apr 2015 108,185 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

dipstick broken

exhaust bracket broken

rear brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deterioating

slight play through steering to o/s

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,530 miles

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

center tread patten fading on rear tyres

corrosion on rear brake pipes

dipstick broken

front exhaust bracket broken

intermmitern fault on osf indicator/sidelight

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 17 Apr 2014 97,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

center tread patten fading on rear tyres

corrosion on rear brake pipes

dipstick broken

front exhaust bracket broken

intermmitern fault on osf indicator/sidelight

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,517 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded But still supporting exhaust.

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 9 Apr 2013 86,517 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded But still supporting exhaust.

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Apr 2011 69,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,571 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,622 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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BW03 XYU 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 76.5%.

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 BW03 XYU, 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 BW03 XYU registered?

BW03 XYU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is BW03 XYU safe to buy?

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