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FP03 OSF

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,815 mi
Last recorded131,815 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OSF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 131,815 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 131,815 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 130,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 125,083 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 120,093 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 120,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 116,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 116,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,704 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 71,754 miles

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

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 OSF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP03 OSF, 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 FP03 OSF registered?

FP03 OSF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FP03 OSF safe to buy?

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