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C7 BAR

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,578 mi
Last recorded39,578 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 BAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 39,578 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 1 Aug 2025 37,482 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 37,482 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel rubbing on wheel arch on full lock

Pass 3 Jul 2024 34,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 32,685 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 31,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,296 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 30,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 29,377 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,968 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone support bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone support bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,937 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,406 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,193 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,650 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 8,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 7,246 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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C7 BAR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C7 BAR, 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 C7 BAR registered?

C7 BAR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is C7 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 BAR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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