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BT03 DFJ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,099 mi
Last recorded131,099 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 131,099 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge very close to the limit

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2014 131,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge very close to the limit

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 122,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 122,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,090 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 113,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 105,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap rubber showing signs of deterioation

Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,601 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,995 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 73,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 61,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 DFJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BT03 DFJ, 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 DFJ registered?

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

Is BT03 DFJ safe to buy?

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