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AX03 OWR

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 OWR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,155 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 127,698 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 115,707 miles

air bag light on

Fail 17 Oct 2011 115,707 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,404 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,126 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,912 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 29 Jun 2007 51,031 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,517 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 OWR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OWR, 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 AX03 OWR registered?

AX03 OWR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AX03 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 OWR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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