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BD03 XEB

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,905 mi
Last recorded87,905 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XEB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,905 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated/minor leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,014 miles

Nearside Front Arch liner insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,014 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Arch liner insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust downpipe mounting corroded/broken

rear exhaust box deteriorated/minor leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,782 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,059 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 59,059 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2010 47,354 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

osf bumper partially insecure/osf wing pushed in/creased[accident damage]

osf indicator assembly not fully located[wing pushed in]

Fail 14 Oct 2010 47,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap sealing ring lightly perished.

o/s/f brake disc lightly pitted.

o/s/f bumper light crash dammage.

oil leak.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,067 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,265 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 19,768 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 XEB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEB, 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 BD03 XEB registered?

BD03 XEB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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