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DF03 FDP

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,575 mi
Last recorded122,575 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,575 miles

all floor area rusty and sills rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2016 122,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all floor area rusty and sills rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,654 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 121,653 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,456 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 115,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 105,464 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 105,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,620 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 91,619 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,412 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 744,412 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,479 miles

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

light surface scratching on screen

Fail 9 Jul 2008 64,479 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

light surface scratching on screen

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,870 miles

faint scratchs on front sceen

Fail 5 Jul 2006 44,870 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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DF03 FDP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF03 FDP, 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 DF03 FDP registered?

DF03 FDP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is DF03 FDP safe to buy?

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