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SW03 CZX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,839 mi
Last recorded46,839 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 CZX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 46,839 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear ABS reluctor rings corroded

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake travel approaching limit

oil leak/s

Pass 3 Dec 2018 43,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front handbrake performance lower

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 26 Nov 2018 43,447 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front handbrake performance lower

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,371 miles

Nearside handbrake performance low

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak/s

Fail 24 Nov 2017 40,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside handbrake performance low

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak/s

Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

front and rear brake discs worn

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s handbrake performance low

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

oil leak/s

Pass 11 Dec 2015 31,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 29,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 27,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 23,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 20,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,800 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 17,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,606 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2009 14,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,044 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 9,231 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 9,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,436 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 6,436 miles

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

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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SW03 CZX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SW03 CZX, 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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SW03 CZX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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