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VE03 TZD

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

124,439 mi
Last recorded124,439 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 TZD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 124,439 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 124,437 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 124,431 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine warning light 0n!!.

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,349 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 106,348 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2015 106,163 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,462 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 100,449 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,293 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 90,260 miles

Oil leak

AIRBAG light on

Fail 23 Aug 2012 90,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

AIRBAG light on

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,980 miles

brake warning lignt on

Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall is cracked and wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2010 79,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall is cracked and wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,247 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 58,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 121,783 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 121,783 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 96,338 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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VE03 TZD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VE03 TZD, 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 VE03 TZD registered?

VE03 TZD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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