MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake backing plate loose/damaged (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front brake backing plate loose/damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front tyres are on the limit on inside edges.
Slight play in both the front wheels.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH03 NXY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SH03 NXY, 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 SH03 NXY registered?
SH03 NXY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.
Is SH03 NXY safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH03 NXY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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