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T222 EMC

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,799 mi
Last recorded80,799 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT222 EMC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 80,799 miles

signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 30 May 2019 80,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,411 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,036 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,867 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,586 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 61,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,661 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,190 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,843 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,843 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,520 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 28,520 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,448 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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T222 EMC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T222 EMC, 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 T222 EMC registered?

T222 EMC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is T222 EMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T222 EMC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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