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BF03 GVM

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,983 mi
Last recorded103,983 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GVM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,983 miles

Oil leak engine ()

engine misfire

Fail 14 Apr 2018 103,982 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Oil leak engine ()

engine misfire

Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,280 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,981 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,497 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 79,497 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,288 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,288 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,816 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,649 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 53,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,272 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 36,392 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 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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BF03 GVM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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