MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front sill jacking block missing
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres have sidewall damage
brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated
cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
damage to nsf bumper
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items
engine oil leak and oil on dipstick creamy
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fuel hose excessively damaged fuel filter return/breather pipe broken and insecure (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating 2 of 3 bulbs not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake wear indicator wire insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" spoiler blade (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced ns rearding 100 os reading 200 (3.7.B.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front sill jacking block missing
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres have sidewall damage
brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated
cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
damage to nsf bumper
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items
engine management light illuminated
engine oil leak and oil on dipstick creamy
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
engine management light illuminated
nsf bumper insecure
osf sill jacking block missing
surface corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven nearside reading 110 offside reading 230 (3.7.B.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
engine management light illuminated
nsf bumper insecure
osf sill jacking block missing
surface corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake pads worn low and close to wear sensor moreso on inner pads.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads worn low and close to wear sensor moreso on inner pads.
Damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake discs slight surface corrosion
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ03 SVL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 WJ03 SVL, 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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WJ03 SVL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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