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EA03 EPZ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,623 mi
Last recorded172,623 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EPZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 172,623 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 163,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 144,758 miles

ENG/FLOOR COVERS==SLIGHT LIFT IN FR BALL JOINTS==SLIGHT SOFTNESS FRONT BALL JOINTS==SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN CENTRE==REAR DISCS LIPPED==PADS LOW

Pass 6 Dec 2010 121,758 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT BALL JOINTS==OSR TYRE2MM RECC REPLACE

Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,298 miles

ENG COVERS==PIN HOLES IN EXH BACK BOX WELD==FR DISCS WORN PADS LOW

Fail 7 Dec 2009 96,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENG COVERS==PIN HOLES IN EXH BACK BOX WELD==FR DISCS WORN PADS LOW

Pass 28 Nov 2008 72,842 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,032 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,323 miles

both rear tyres on 3/4mm 205/55/16 91h pirelli

Fail 30 Nov 2006 37,323 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3/4mm 205/55/16 91h pirelli

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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EA03 EPZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EA03 EPZ, 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 EA03 EPZ registered?

EA03 EPZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EA03 EPZ safe to buy?

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