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EN03 UNF

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,912 mi
Last recorded130,912 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 UNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 130,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,624 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pad mil displayed in dash

covers fitted to both outer sills

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

nearsider rear outer cv boot slight damage

Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad mil displayed in dash

covers fitted to both outer sills

engine mil displayed on dash

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

nearsider rear outer cv boot slight damage

Pass 10 Aug 2013 90,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,129 miles

evidence of previous leak at underfloor fuel filter

gearbox to exhaust support bracket corroded and weak

Pass 26 Jul 2009 50,488 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,455 miles

Couldn't check o/s/r seatbelt as child seat fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2008 41,455 miles

Couldn't check o/s/r seatbelt as child seat fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,075 miles

damage offside front grill.

radiator light on.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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EN03 UNF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EN03 UNF, 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 EN03 UNF registered?

EN03 UNF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is EN03 UNF safe to buy?

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