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EA03 ODK

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,359 mi
Last recorded95,359 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ODK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 95,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 88,333 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Aug 2020 88,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket and clamp broken

Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,798 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 83,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-5,000 Miles Approximately (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,293 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 77,290 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,978 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,647 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 68,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,680 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,870 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,761 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 51,658 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 47,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 47,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 18,410 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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EA03 ODK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ODK, 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 ODK registered?

EA03 ODK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is EA03 ODK safe to buy?

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