MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cover missing (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak rocker cover ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at exhaust hanger mount (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cover missing (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bulb (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak rocker cover ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at exhaust hanger mount (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake warning lamp indicates a fault
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake pad wearing indicator wiring broken
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake warning lamp indicates a fault
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20 (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake pad wearing indicator wiring broken
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Both front wipers poor
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both front wipers poor
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad lamp illuminated
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad lamp illuminated
front tyres wearing on inside edges (advise tracking check)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 NHN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 FM03 NHN, 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 FM03 NHN registered?
FM03 NHN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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