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BF03 EPX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,882 mi
Last recorded120,882 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 114,554 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 114,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,180 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 111,180 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,805 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,169 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 93,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PAS pipe and PAS resevoir moist

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seatbelts are slow in retracting

both rear tyres worn on inner treads

slight cracks present on fuel cap seal

Fail 15 Nov 2014 93,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

PAS pipe and PAS resevoir moist

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seatbelts are slow in retracting

both rear tyres worn on inner treads

slight cracks present on fuel cap seal

Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,778 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 85,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,169 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,936 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,577 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,254 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,624 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 34,624 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,122 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,122 miles

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

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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BF03 EPX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF03 EPX, 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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BF03 EPX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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