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FX03 TXJ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,350 mi
Last recorded132,350 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 TXJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 132,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 132,350 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 126,650 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

transmission differential mount deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2017 106,346 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 106,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,854 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2014 64,124 miles

NSR parking brake effort slightly low.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 64,124 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NSR parking brake effort slightly low.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F (Angel eye?)side-lamp inop..

Fail 30 Dec 2013 53,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F (Angel eye?)side-lamp inop..

Fail 27 Dec 2012 41,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front additional position lamp not working

Pass 27 Dec 2012 41,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front additional position lamp not working

Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,253 miles

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 31 Dec 2010 17,786 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 17,784 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 15,977 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,871 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,403 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 9,082 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 6,835 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 TXJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

FX03 TXJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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