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BN03 FAA

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,866 mi
Last recorded145,866 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FAA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 145,866 miles

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

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 145,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 126,776 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 116,558 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 116,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 107,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,163 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 92,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,203 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 May 2008 49,845 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edges 205/55/r16h

Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,910 miles

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,457 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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BN03 FAA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN03 FAA, 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 BN03 FAA registered?

BN03 FAA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BN03 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FAA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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