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SR03 EOX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,129 mi
Last recorded127,129 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 EOX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 127,129 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2018 127,129 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 127,129 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 125,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 125,075 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 110,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2016 110,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 86,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 69,392 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger snaped but exhaust still secure

Fail 15 May 2014 69,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger snaped but exhaust still secure

Fail 27 Jun 2013 64,973 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,973 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,592 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 60,563 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,679 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,152 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,123 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,123 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,993 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,129 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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SR03 EOX 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 SR03 EOX, 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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SR03 EOX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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