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EX03 XXE

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,616 mi
Last recorded148,616 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XXE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 148,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 140,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 136,213 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 122,614 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perrishing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,614 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perrishing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear number deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2013 115,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 105,403 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,313 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 96,313 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

Fail 17 Sep 2010 87,142 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,798 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,798 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,644 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,001 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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EX03 XXE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue 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 EX03 XXE, 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 EX03 XXE registered?

EX03 XXE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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