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FD03 OFE

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,356 mi
Last recorded164,356 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 OFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 164,356 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 158,334 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 152,762 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 152,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 145,531 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 145,531 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 137,704 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 137,704 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 131,910 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 125,383 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 118,994 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 112,558 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 105,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 105,731 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 97,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,931 miles

Offside Front 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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FD03 OFE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD03 OFE, 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 FD03 OFE registered?

FD03 OFE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is FD03 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 OFE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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