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T70 ROX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,219 mi
Last recorded128,219 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 ROX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 128,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 123,654 miles

both headlamp beam images weak

movement within rubber on n/s/f suspension arm rear bush

nail in n/s/f tyre and close to legal limit and void of tread on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

play in both front anti-roll bad d bushes

rear of both front to rear brake pipes badly corroded unable to fully inspect due to under shields fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,875 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 5.5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 225/45/17 91Y.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 111,701 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 5.5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 225/45/17 91Y.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 101,598 miles

both front tyres close to limit on outer edge,n/s/r tyre approaching limit, tyre tread depths; both front 3.0mm, n/s/r 2.5mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 225/45/17 91w 91y

exhaust rear silencer blowing slightly, o/s/f jacking pint missing, exhaust front pipe bracket corroded and broken, both front suspension lower arm rear bushes have movement.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 101,598 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres close to limit on outer edge,n/s/r tyre approaching limit, tyre tread depths; both front 3.0mm, n/s/r 2.5mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 225/45/17 91w 91y

exhaust rear silencer blowing slightly, o/s/f jacking pint missing, exhaust front pipe bracket corroded and broken, both front suspension lower arm rear bushes have movement.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 5.5mm o/s/r 5mm 225/45R17 91W front 91Y rear

Pass 18 Aug 2012 75,501 miles

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

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

n/s/r upper side light not working

o/s/f plastic jacking point missing

rear exhaust silencer front mounting broken off silencer causing slight leak of exhaust gases

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 2mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 2.5mm 225/45R17 runflat tyre fitted to o/s/r

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,300 miles

engine management light on, exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket broken (weld detached) and blowing slightly, o/s/f jacking point rubber pad missing, slight dent to n/s/r wheel rim on inner edge.

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 7.5mm, o/s/f 3.5mm, n/s/r 4.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 225/45/17 91y Front, V rated run flats fitted to rear

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,045 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 45,015 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,323 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,054 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T70 ROX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T70 ROX, 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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T70 ROX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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