MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front exhaust mounting cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning lamp on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front exhaust mounting cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning lamp on
Brake pad warning light illuminated
Front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequatly supported
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake pad warning wires broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pad warning light illuminated
Front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequatly supported
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake pad warning wires broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake discs worn.
Nearside front tyre worn on edges.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Windscreen chipped.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake discs worn.
Nearside front tyre worn on edges.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen chipped.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Airbag warning lamp on.
Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated.
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.
Brake pad warning lamp on.
Bulb warning lamp on,no bulbs faulty.
Nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled.
Slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage.
Front brake pads wearing thin.
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Windscreen chipped.
Airbag warning lamp on.
Engine management warning lamp on.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres wearing outer edges.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
srs light on
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EO03 OWV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OWV, 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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EO03 OWV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2003.
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