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SV03 XDH

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,202 mi
Last recorded97,202 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XDH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 97,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

amber oil light on

brake wear indicater on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,910 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 93,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 85,165 miles

could not check brake pipes due to copper greace

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,458 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,931 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 67,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,490 miles

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

o/s wiperblade torn

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,141 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,458 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,527 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 23,526 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise air bag light on (drivers seat belt catch fired)

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,684 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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SV03 XDH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SV03 XDH, 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 SV03 XDH registered?

SV03 XDH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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