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EO03 XFB

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,368 mi
Last recorded89,368 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 89,368 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2016 89,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 83,362 miles

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

front tyres becoming low on tread

Pass 20 May 2014 71,494 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,391 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,390 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,488 miles

o/side front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,912 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,460 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,341 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 XFB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

EO03 XFB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is EO03 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 XFB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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