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ET03 UVD

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,966 mi
Last recorded91,966 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UVD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2011 91,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 91,966 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 82,107 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,527 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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ET03 UVD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET03 UVD, 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 ET03 UVD registered?

ET03 UVD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 2003.

Is ET03 UVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 UVD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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