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FP03 OSA

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,192 mi
Last recorded119,192 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OSA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 119,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,681 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,522 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 99,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,866 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 94,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 85,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 85,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 84,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,104 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 83,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 81,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 79,312 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 77,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,932 miles

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

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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FP03 OSA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FP03 OSA, 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 FP03 OSA registered?

FP03 OSA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is FP03 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 OSA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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