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BF53 FVL

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,935 mi
Last recorded120,935 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FVL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,935 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 120,933 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,248 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 110,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,420 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,943 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,400 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,802 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,675 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,418 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 13,688 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,688 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 FVL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 FVL registered?

BF53 FVL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is BF53 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 FVL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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