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BF03 GSY

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,475 mi
Last recorded125,475 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 125,475 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

all four brake discs silently corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 113,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low reading on park brake

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,995 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 101,995 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,576 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2010 86,197 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 79,744 miles

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

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

advised both front tyres and nearside rear HAVE DEEP CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS NO CHORDS OR PLY EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST

advised front exhaust mount broken exhaust still suported

Fail 17 Aug 2009 79,712 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

advised both front tyres and nearside rear HAVE DEEP CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS NO CHORDS OR PLY EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST

advised front exhaust mount broken exhaust still suported

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,490 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 74,258 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 71,463 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 GSY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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