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EJ03 OJV

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,976 mi
Last recorded77,976 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 OJV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 74,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,943 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 71,943 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,883 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 69,883 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights opaque (polished) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,930 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 67,390 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,166 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,166 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,283 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,677 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,821 miles

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,235 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 35,235 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,549 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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EJ03 OJV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black 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 EJ03 OJV, 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 EJ03 OJV registered?

EJ03 OJV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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