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TAZ 4393

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,551 mi
Last recorded74,551 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 4393
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 73,586 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 73,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTHFRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 73,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear back section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear back section (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear back section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronto rear back section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,513 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear back section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 70,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,778 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,247 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,155 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,661 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,451 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,375 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,319 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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TAZ 4393 is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TAZ 4393, 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 TAZ 4393 registered?

TAZ 4393 is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is TAZ 4393 safe to buy?

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