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SF53 PHX

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,239 mi
Last recorded145,239 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PHX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 145,239 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front shock absorber deteriorated

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 142,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 142,084 miles

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 135,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 128,775 miles

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

both rear suspension void bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

exaust centre mount deteriorated but exhaust system still supprted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 128,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear suspension void bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

exaust centre mount deteriorated but exhaust system still supprted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 128,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox bracket broken thru corrosion (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both main to body (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavy to inner face (3.5.1i)

cover sills fitted

front exhaust heatshield corroded and loose

Pass 9 Oct 2015 118,593 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,335 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 87,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,698 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,860 miles

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 25 Nov 2009 54,840 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,325 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 21,320 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,618 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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SF53 PHX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF53 PHX, 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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SF53 PHX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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