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AF03 OHH

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,777 mi
Last recorded147,777 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 147,777 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 147,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 138,216 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 137,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 128,794 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

management light on

tail shaft gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 122,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front and rear registration plates starting to seperate

nearside tail lamp unit lens/cover cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2008 118,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 113,419 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 113,419 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

heat shield loose on exhaust rear

Pass 20 Feb 2006 104,742 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 OHH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OHH, 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 AF03 OHH registered?

AF03 OHH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 OHH safe to buy?

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