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BF03 GYD

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,966 mi
Last recorded103,966 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak excess ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 103,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak excess ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,543 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,676 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,295 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,321 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,270 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,270 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION (RUSTED AND PITTED)

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 GYD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GYD, 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 GYD registered?

BF03 GYD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 GYD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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