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EG03 XFH

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,308 mi
Last recorded50,308 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 XFH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 46,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2024 46,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,752 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 46,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,407 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 44,406 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,105 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 42,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,811 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,685 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,459 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,167 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,382 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,274 miles

near-side front tyre slightly worn on edges/wheel alignment

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,740 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 XFH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XFH, 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 XFH registered?

EG03 XFH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is EG03 XFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 XFH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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