MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust gear box support bracket u/s
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust gear box support bracket u/s
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine needs tuning
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
brake pad warning light on [nearside front sensor wire damaged?]
engine needs tuning
nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn
nearside and offside rear brakes juddering severely with hanbrake on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
evidence of a previous fuel leak from filter, but not leaking at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres nearing limit.
gearbox, exhaust bracket corroded.
o/s/r tyre on wear limit.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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SP03 WOB 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 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SP03 WOB, 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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SP03 WOB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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