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EO03 NXM

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,526 mi
Last recorded129,526 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 NXM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,526 miles

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge and both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 117,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,479 miles

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

both front tyres sidewall cracking

nearside rear sidewalls cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2015 112,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres sidewall cracking

nearside rear sidewalls cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,465 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 89,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 89,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,591 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,690 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 54,690 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 46,557 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 35,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,709 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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EO03 NXM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc 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 NXM, 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 EO03 NXM registered?

EO03 NXM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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