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EG03 AWN

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,003 mi
Last recorded117,003 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 AWN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes on both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 117,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes on both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,358 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,619 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,278 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal slight cracking to edges

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front registration plate cracked.

fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished/cracked.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 87,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,695 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 75,695 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side rear tyres tread worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,037 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,253 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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EG03 AWN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EG03 AWN, 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 EG03 AWN registered?

EG03 AWN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is EG03 AWN safe to buy?

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