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SH03 NXY

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,596 mi
Last recorded121,596 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 NXY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,596 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2018 121,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 113,024 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 113,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,933 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,314 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 88,314 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,302 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 81,302 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,552 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 66,501 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2008 58,013 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 57,965 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 47,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,313 miles

Both front tyres are on the limit on inside edges.

Slight play in both the front wheels.

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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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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