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BN03 FAF

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,102 mi
Last recorded126,102 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FAF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 126,102 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 107,522 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,272 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,625 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,718 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,597 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,123 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,391 miles

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

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

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 FAF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FAF, 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 BN03 FAF registered?

BN03 FAF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BN03 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FAF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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