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BT03 DFG

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,460 miles

front exhaust pipe bracket detached

heavy surface corrosion on osf brake pipe

osf brake flexi casing splitting

osr brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 82,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

front exhaust pipe bracket detached

heavy surface corrosion on osf brake pipe

osf brake flexi casing splitting

osf indicator coming on when sidelights are on

osr brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,810 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,574 miles

h/brake performance 16%..on limit..o/s weak

nsr tyre inner sidewall splitting

osr brake disc corroded

outer clip on o/s steering rack gaiter missing..gaiter secure

surface corrosion on osf brake pipe

Fail 22 Sep 2015 68,574 miles

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

h/brake performance 16%..on limit..o/s weak

nsr tyre inner sidewall splitting

osf brake pad low

osr/osf brake discs corroded

outer clip on o/s steering rack gaiter missing..gaiter secure

surface corrosion on osf brake pipe

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,598 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

osf/osr brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 66,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

osf/osr brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,831 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,399 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,021 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,379 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,370 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,201 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 51,194 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,736 miles

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

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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BT03 DFG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT03 DFG, 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 BT03 DFG registered?

BT03 DFG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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