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BF03 EUU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,778 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 105,585 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,046 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,736 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 91,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,863 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,360 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 79,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,048 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,106 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,563 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,208 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,889 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 31,874 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 27,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,007 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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BF03 EUU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF03 EUU, 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 BF03 EUU?

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What year was BF03 EUU registered?

BF03 EUU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is BF03 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 EUU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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