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BN03 OPS

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,019 mi
Last recorded111,019 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 111,019 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front drivers door stay damage

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 110,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door stay damage

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 28 Jul 2021 100,462 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front[slight cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r+o/s/r slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door stay defective

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 100,123 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front[slight cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r+o/s/r slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door stay defective

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,102 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r +o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre both front ()

Nearside Front tyre has inner edge wear

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has cracking

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 May 2018 76,079 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 66,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 60,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 56,536 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,128 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 53,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 51,841 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,103 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,799 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 16,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,388 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 10,927 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 OPS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BN03 OPS, 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 OPS registered?

BN03 OPS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is BN03 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 OPS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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