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AX03 FZR

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,691 mi
Last recorded196,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FZR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 196,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 192,351 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 192,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 181,578 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 181,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 167,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 131,555 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 95,371 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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AX03 FZR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX03 FZR, 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

How do I check the history of AX03 FZR?

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What year was AX03 FZR registered?

AX03 FZR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AX03 FZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 FZR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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