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EO03 OUS

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,222 mi
Last recorded86,222 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OUS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,222 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 86,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2019 85,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,667 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,286 miles

exhaust joining sleeve clamp broken

Fail 26 Jul 2014 76,285 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust joining sleeve clamp broken

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 72,940 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,425 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 57,219 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 49,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,349 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 OUS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

EO03 OUS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is EO03 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 OUS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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