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EN03 XCU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,167 mi
Last recorded117,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,167 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 112,806 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 112,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 108,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,729 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 96,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2013 96,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,924 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 77,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,794 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,639 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,709 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,688 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 42,273 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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EN03 XCU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XCU, 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 EN03 XCU registered?

EN03 XCU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is EN03 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 XCU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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