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BT03 DFP

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,374 mi
Last recorded153,374 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 153,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is damaged

front wipers smearing

fuel cap rubber seal is deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 142,033 miles

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

both front wipers are smearing

engine light on

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal starting to crack

oil leak

top up of 2 litres of oil was required

Fail 9 Jun 2015 141,996 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers are smearing

engine light on

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal starting to crack

oil leak

top up of 2 litres of oil was required

Pass 12 Jun 2014 127,890 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust clamp damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2014 127,831 miles

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

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 119,481 miles

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

Pass 2 May 2012 113,514 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 100,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 100,970 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 85,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 85,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 77,813 miles

slight play in o/s n/s/f suspension wishbone rear bushes

Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slight play in o/s n/s/f suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,579 miles

slight play in both front lower b all joints

Fail 23 Jun 2006 42,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DFP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

BT03 DFP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BT03 DFP safe to buy?

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