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SE03 AUX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,088 mi
Last recorded108,088 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 AUX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2016 108,088 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 108,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 108,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML illuminated

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Dec 2015 93,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

both rear brake disc inner faces corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,689 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,037 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar saddle bush has slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2013 79,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f anti roll bar saddle bush has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,552 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,150 miles

rear tyres close to wear bands

Fail 15 Dec 2011 62,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres close to wear bands

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,626 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,468 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 30,468 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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SE03 AUX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SE03 AUX, 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 SE03 AUX registered?

SE03 AUX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is SE03 AUX safe to buy?

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