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AF03 MOF

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,659 mi
Last recorded67,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MOF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Aim deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 66,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,920 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,205 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,035 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,588 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Apr 2014 51,587 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2013 48,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,363 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,363 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,762 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,365 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,387 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,427 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 22,427 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,965 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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AF03 MOF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF03 MOF, 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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AF03 MOF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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