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EO03 CNC

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,554 mi
Last recorded119,554 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 CNC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 May 2016 112,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 103,239 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 93,580 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 93,580 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 86,938 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 86,938 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,163 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,091 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,533 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 66,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,672 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EO03 CNC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO03 CNC, 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 EO03 CNC registered?

EO03 CNC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is EO03 CNC safe to buy?

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