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J15 BTA

2003 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,555 mi
Last recorded54,555 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 11672,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 BTA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 54,555 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 54,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 48,984 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,880 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,767 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,380 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,369 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Nov 2010 28,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

tyre size 225 50 zr 16 W

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,154 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly on treads

Fail 30 Oct 2009 24,154 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres cracking slightly on treads

Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,057 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,866 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,473 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 13,473 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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J15 BTA is a 2003 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J15 BTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J15 BTA is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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