CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA03 KRN

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,578 mi
Last recorded120,578 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 KRN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 111,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 95,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 88,015 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 81,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 81,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 72,866 miles

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

slight movement in both front suspension arm (rear) bushes

small oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,302 miles

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

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes have movement

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,365 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 49,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,125 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,728 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 34,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,235 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA03 KRN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KRN, 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

How do I check the history of EA03 KRN?

You can check the full history of EA03 KRN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA03 KRN registered?

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

Is EA03 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 KRN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA03 KRN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA03 KRN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.