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EF03 ZTW

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,768 mi
Last recorded139,768 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 ZTW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 139,768 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 139,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 139,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2015 131,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 120,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 120,748 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,644 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 109,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 98,067 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 98,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,143 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,189 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 84,188 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2009 734,023 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 73,402 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,643 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 57,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,286 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 48,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EF03 ZTW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF03 ZTW, 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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EF03 ZTW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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