MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak engine ()
engine misfire
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)
Oil leak engine ()
engine misfire
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front slightly perished
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)
EML light on
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
EML light on
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre cracking
nearside rear tyre cracking
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF03 GVM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BF03 GVM, 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 BF03 GVM registered?
BF03 GVM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is BF03 GVM safe to buy?
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