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EA03 KRU

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,804 mi
Last recorded125,804 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 KRU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,804 miles

All 4 tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Fail 2 Jun 2016 125,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All 4 tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,770 miles

N/s rear shock absorber has a very slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,061 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 116,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 109,509 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 109,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 103,638 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

air bag warning light on

passanger front seat slightly insecure

Fail 8 May 2012 103,638 miles

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

air bag warning light on

passanger front seat slightly insecure

Pass 18 May 2011 91,142 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

passenger front seat slightly insecure

Pass 13 May 2010 87,887 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 10 May 2010 87,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 May 2009 74,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault

both offside jacking points missing

nearside rear seat belt is twisted

Pass 20 May 2008 68,622 miles

airbag light on

Pass 22 May 2007 63,133 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 63,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,018 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2006 48,826 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 KRU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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