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T13 MAK

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,593 mi
Last recorded98,593 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 MAK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,593 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2019 98,593 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 92,947 miles

All brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,947 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 86,510 miles

Engine light staying on

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 86,510 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine light staying on

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 80,649 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 80,649 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 28 Feb 2014 66,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,901 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,286 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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

brake warning on

eml on

traction control light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,195 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,449 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 21 Feb 2008 24,169 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,648 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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T13 MAK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T13 MAK, 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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T13 MAK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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