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AX03 ENF

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,430 mi
Last recorded109,430 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 ENF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 109,430 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 109,430 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 118,034 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 118,034 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 105,980 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 105,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 103,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,932 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 99,925 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 95,856 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has perchan cracks

misting of oil under the car

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,237 miles

both front wisbone rear bush has play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,591 miles

back box clamp week

n/s/f tyre has perishing cracks

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,500 miles

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,620 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 46,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2006 30,258 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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AX03 ENF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX03 ENF, 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 AX03 ENF registered?

AX03 ENF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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