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DE03 EUZ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,832 mi
Last recorded97,832 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EUZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 97,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 94,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,974 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 91,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,607 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2013 84,323 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 74,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 51,648 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,420 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 43,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,483 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 18,128 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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DE03 EUZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE03 EUZ, 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 DE03 EUZ registered?

DE03 EUZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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