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EN03 XCX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,726 mi
Last recorded135,726 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 XCX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 135,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 130,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 128,100 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 122,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,301 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 104,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,525 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded

oil leaks on engine

Fail 25 Aug 2010 92,525 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

oil leaks on engine

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 82,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2009 82,638 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 61,873 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 49,258 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 49,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 XCX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue 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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

EN03 XCX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is EN03 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 XCX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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