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FX03 OKF

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,386 mi
Last recorded93,386 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OKF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,386 miles

cracks note to rear tyres

some corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Jun 2014 93,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cracks note to rear tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,427 miles

slight play noted to ns and os lower ball joints

Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,420 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play noted to ns and os lower ball joints

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,703 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,020 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm rear mounts

Fail 30 Jun 2011 82,020 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm rear mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,673 miles

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

slight play noted to os ball joint play noted to ns and os front suspension arm rear bushs

Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,673 miles

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

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

slight play noted to os ball joint play noted to ns and os front suspension arm rear bushs

Pass 29 May 2009 66,174 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats (unable to fully check seatbelts)

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,250 miles

corroded brake pipe to o/s/r flexible hose

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,551 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,755 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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FX03 OKF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FX03 OKF, 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 FX03 OKF registered?

FX03 OKF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is FX03 OKF safe to buy?

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