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EO03 UNE

2003 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,153 mi
Last recorded64,153 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 UNE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 60,893 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,166 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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,372 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,248 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,304 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,363 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 UNE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UNE, 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

How do I check the history of EO03 UNE?

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What year was EO03 UNE registered?

EO03 UNE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is EO03 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 UNE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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