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EG03 WNR

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,909 mi
Last recorded144,909 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 WNR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 144,909 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s pipes were covered in undersealer (3.6.B.2c)

back box corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 144,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Sep 2014 139,366 miles

EML LIGHT DISPLAYED

oil leak

slight exhaust blow backbox

Fail 26 Sep 2014 139,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

EML LIGHT DISPLAYED

oil leak

slight exhaust blow backbox

Fail 23 Sep 2014 139,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Coolant low level warning light on

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 131,577 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 118,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2011 103,859 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 103,859 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 87,100 miles

o/s wiper smears slightly.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 84,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 81,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 79,138 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 WNR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WNR, 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

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What year was EG03 WNR registered?

EG03 WNR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is EG03 WNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 WNR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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