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OV03WLW
2003 BMW 316
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration OV03WLW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,943 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- lower coolant radiator hose appears damp
- rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to detatch
- exhaust corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front both service brake slightly fluctuating
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Major water leak nearside of radiator by drain .
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,620 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Pads low
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake disc condition poor
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,693 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
- Offside Front tyre cracking
27 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre cracking
- oil leak
- Rear exhaust hanger broken
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,014 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
9 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,635 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
19 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,418 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 26 Jun 202618 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
15 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,934 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,010 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2011 26 Jun 202617 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,445 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,617 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2009 26 Jun 202619 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 80,617 MI
26 Jun 202625 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,710 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2008 26 Jun 202625 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 58,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,340 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2007 26 Jun 202628 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 48,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV03WLW was registered on 2003-06-25
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