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EO03 OGE

2003 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,078 mi
Last recorded140,078 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 11672,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 140,078 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 140,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 132,607 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,514 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,420 miles

Front brake discs corroded

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 123,420 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 119,032 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Dec 2014 119,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mount broken

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jan 2014 113,791 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroding going to hoses [front to rear]

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 100,732 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 93,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 85,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 76,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2008 74,068 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 74,068 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,843 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 58,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,564 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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EO03 OGE is a 2003 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO03 OGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO03 OGE is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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