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DY03 BFF

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,148 mi
Last recorded117,148 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 BFF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 117,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 110,077 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 110,077 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 103,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,458 miles

near side front inner brake pad appears to be worn low

off side front inner brake pad appears to be worn low

Pass 22 Jul 2006 42,542 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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DY03 BFF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY03 BFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 BFF registered?

DY03 BFF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is DY03 BFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 BFF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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