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AX03 ENH

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,796 mi
Last recorded107,796 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 ENH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,796 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 107,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 105,046 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,877 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has cracks advise change

Offside wiper smear slightly advise change

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 101,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer breadth multiple cut/ damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer breadth cut/ damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has cracks advise change

Offside wiper smear slightly advise change

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 97,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,753 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 95,930 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 95,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 93,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,494 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 91,161 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 89,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 89,697 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 86,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 86,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 85,103 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2006 84,135 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 ENH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AX03 ENH, 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 ENH registered?

AX03 ENH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AX03 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 ENH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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