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T80 TMO

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,899 mi
Last recorded117,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 TMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,899 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 117,883 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear & N/S leaking (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,134 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,797 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,103 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,715 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,465 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 87,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,141 miles

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,999 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2011 76,995 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,106 miles

brake warning light on dash

o/s/r hand brake

Fail 27 Nov 2010 75,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,671 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 61,116 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,343 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 43,343 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,993 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,763 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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T80 TMO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T80 TMO, 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 T80 TMO registered?

T80 TMO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is T80 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T80 TMO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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