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FJZ 8884

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,801 mi
Last recorded125,801 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 8884
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 125,801 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front "D" bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 125,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated, excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded and holed, sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated, excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate deteriorated and background reflective faded (0.1 (d))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front "D" bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NOTE: for handbrake fail. Offside and Nearside rear effort low 110 both sides

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 124,256 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

fuel filler cap rubber starting to crack

Fail 28 Jun 2019 124,216 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side park brake low effort compared to nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

fuel filler cap rubber starting to crack

Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 122,397 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,732 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,078 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 118,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,242 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 111,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,996 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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FJZ 8884 is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FJZ 8884, 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 FJZ 8884 registered?

FJZ 8884 is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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