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BD03 XDW

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,833 mi
Last recorded102,833 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XDW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 102,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 98,512 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 95,457 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 88,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 82,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 76,083 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 71,652 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)

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

os front tyre wearing badly on inner edge and worn to limit

Fail 10 May 2010 66,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2010 66,282 miles

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

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

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2009 60,533 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 60,462 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 53,998 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management light lit

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 45,751 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2007 45,751 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2006 33,290 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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BD03 XDW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD03 XDW, 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 BD03 XDW registered?

BD03 XDW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BD03 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 XDW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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