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03-C-487

2003 BMW 316

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,056 mi
Last recorded73,056 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration03-C-487
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,056 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 73,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,220 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 66,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,213 miles

passenger front Seat does not move forward or backwards

Fail 24 Jul 2015 66,209 miles

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

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

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

passenger front Seat does not move forward or backwards

Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,998 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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03-C-487 is a 2003 BMW 316 in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 03-C-487, 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 03-C-487 registered?

03-C-487 is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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The MOT history for 03-C-487 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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