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FX03 OJS

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,404 mi
Last recorded95,404 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OJS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 95,404 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded length of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded length of car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 93,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material length of car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material length of car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 91,870 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 91,870 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 90,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 88,053 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 85,376 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

Nearside Front void bush slight play

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

Offside Front void bush slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2015 83,366 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)

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 9 May 2014 78,678 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread (2mm)

Fail 8 May 2014 78,678 miles

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

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

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

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread (2mm)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,749 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 72,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,068 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,068 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 57,763 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

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

o/s/r lamp unit broken.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,763 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

o/s/r lamp unit broken.

Fail 22 Aug 2009 42,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,120 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,565 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 12,511 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,657 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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FX03 OJS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FX03 OJS, 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 FX03 OJS registered?

FX03 OJS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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