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FB03 JXJ

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,647 mi
Last recorded167,647 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 JXJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 167,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak ()

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 158,729 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 148,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 140,407 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 132,109 miles

both front arm rear bushes have slight play

both rear tyres getting low

front pads low

off side front link arm has slight play

rear pads low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 114,514 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 114,514 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,567 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 64,269 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 64,269 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 52,911 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 52,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 43,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 33,839 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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FB03 JXJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FB03 JXJ, 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 FB03 JXJ registered?

FB03 JXJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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