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AV03 XUC

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,336 mi
Last recorded92,336 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XUC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,336 miles

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

damage to nearside mirror

drivers seat belt slow in retracting

wear on all discs

wear on lower arm bushes

wear on offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2017 92,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to nearside mirror

drivers seat belt slow in retracting

wear on all discs

wear on lower arm bushes

wear on offside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2016 77,808 miles

tyres perished on walls

wear on brake discs

Pass 3 May 2016 77,812 miles

tyres perished on walls

wear on brake discs

Fail 3 May 2016 77,808 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tyres perished on walls

wear on brake discs

Pass 21 May 2015 60,157 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer side wall

all tyres perishing

Fail 20 May 2015 60,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer side wall

all tyres perishing

Pass 22 May 2014 57,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2013 52,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2012 49,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads 6-8k

knock and play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,675 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,934 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,739 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,578 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,587 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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AV03 XUC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV03 XUC, 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 AV03 XUC registered?

AV03 XUC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is AV03 XUC safe to buy?

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