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BP03 EHB

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 EHB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven tread wear (205/5516 ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven tread wear (205/5516 ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,365 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 23 Jan 2016 67,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 65,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from rear differential

tow ball for tow bar not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,864 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,994 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,216 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,217 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 33,217 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,900 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 23,900 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BP03 EHB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP03 EHB, 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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BP03 EHB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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