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X60 CAR

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,332 mi
Last recorded137,332 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX60 CAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 137,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes worn

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 28 Jul 2014 137,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes worn

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 31 Jul 2013 125,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear & offside rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

slight oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 31 Jul 2013 125,977 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear & offside rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

slight oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 31 Jul 2012 108,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,032 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,586 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 31,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,286 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 2,277 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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X60 CAR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X60 CAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X60 CAR registered?

X60 CAR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is X60 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X60 CAR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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