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NXZ 5501

2003 BMW 318

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,257 mi
Last recorded76,257 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31874,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXZ 5501
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 76,257 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 76,095 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,049 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 55,049 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,891 miles

Offside Front indicator bulb white light

Offside Front steering rack sweat on pipes

all 4 tyres have rdial cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2016 52,891 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket at front pipe broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush osflower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear indcator bulb white light

Offside Front indicator bulb white light

Offside Front steering rack sweat on pipes

Offside Rear indicator has white light

all 4 tyres have rdial cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread pattern

Fail 6 Apr 2015 51,304 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread pattern

Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slight cracking on tread pattern

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,686 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 44,686 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front lower arm bushes soft

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,219 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 40,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,276 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,066 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,188 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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NXZ 5501 is a 2003 BMW 318 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 74,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NXZ 5501 is a 2003 BMW 318, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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