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BFZ 9503

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,038 mi
Last recorded97,038 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 9503
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 90,407 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 90,328 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded cx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,494 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,765 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,841 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,333 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 55,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,849 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,767 miles

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

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

advise front exhaust mounting bracket is deteriated

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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BFZ 9503 is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BFZ 9503, 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 BFZ 9503 registered?

BFZ 9503 is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is BFZ 9503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 9503 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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