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SY03 NNX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,890 mi
Last recorded102,890 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 NNX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,890 miles

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

exhaust flange nuts corroded away

front and rear brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre [inner sidewall damaged]

Fail 11 Sep 2013 102,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust flange nuts corroded away

front and rear brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre [inner sidewall damaged]

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,205 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,792 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 95,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,957 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 91,928 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,221 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,514 miles

Front suspension joint some wear

Park brake effort on limit

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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SY03 NNX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY03 NNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY03 NNX registered?

SY03 NNX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is SY03 NNX safe to buy?

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