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T60 FOY

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,112 mi
Last recorded119,112 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT60 FOY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 119,112 miles

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 119,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,094 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,396 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 115,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 112,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,005 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 110,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,429 miles

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

fuel cap rubber cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2012 108,429 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap rubber cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2011 102,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 102,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,316 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,563 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 84,560 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 83,838 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 83,838 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,257 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,065 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 72,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T60 FOY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T60 FOY, 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 T60 FOY registered?

T60 FOY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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