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BF53 FSN

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,164 mi
Last recorded104,164 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FSN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 104,164 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 99,050 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,562 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,644 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,154 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,964 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking all tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,857 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 48,857 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,373 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 44,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,740 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

offside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,400 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,584 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,009 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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BF53 FSN 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 89.5%.

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 BF53 FSN, 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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BF53 FSN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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