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EO03 OWV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,028 mi
Last recorded126,028 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 126,028 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 126,028 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 121,570 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 121,563 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 117,349 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2014 117,338 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2013 113,246 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2013 113,246 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2012 107,891 miles

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.

Pass 27 May 2011 101,760 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 21 May 2010 97,315 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Engine management warning lamp on.

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

Front tyres wearing outer edges.

Pass 29 May 2009 93,366 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 96,356 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 88,660 miles

srs light on

Pass 19 May 2007 83,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 77,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 74,181 miles

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?

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 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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What year was EO03 OWV registered?

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

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