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EN03 XDC

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,194 mi
Last recorded76,194 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 76,194 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside parking brake performance significantly below offside performance

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 72,425 miles

Nearside parking brake performance significantly below offside performance overall performance 20%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,364 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 24 Apr 2024 65,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 May 2023 58,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 May 2022 54,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,322 miles

Both Sides sills covers fitted.

Rear Rear axle slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 30,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake slightly high

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,542 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,218 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,462 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 28,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 24,627 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,621 miles

Hand brake lever a little high when pulled but still locks the wheels

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 16,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,830 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 XDC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

EN03 XDC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is EN03 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 XDC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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