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SE03 ODH

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,159 mi
Last recorded123,159 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 ODH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 123,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 106,342 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 106,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 102,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,533 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,480 miles

Both front brake discs worn/pitted on inner disc faces

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 87,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front brake discs worn/pitted on inner disc faces

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 79,331 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 79,331 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front 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 3 Feb 2011 72,406 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 72,406 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,559 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 61,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,650 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,600 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 55,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 45,709 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 45,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,745 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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SE03 ODH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ODH, 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 ODH registered?

SE03 ODH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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