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AF03 OGW

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,399 mi
Last recorded198,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OGW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 198,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 196,010 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 196,010 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 188,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 169,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 145,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 145,496 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,217 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,866 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 89,866 miles

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,609 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 82,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,309 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 74,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,139 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

sections of rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 29 Feb 2012 68,139 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

sections of rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,247 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,637 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,133 miles

advise nsr tyre due to marks it side wall suspect has been run flat

centre exhaust mount very weak

nsr brake light slightly dim

nsr side light slightly dim

rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken on top weld

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,993 miles

all tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres on 3mm

n/s/r upper tail light inop

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,222 miles

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

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 OGW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF03 OGW, 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 OGW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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