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FX03 XDF

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

124,871 mi
Last recorded124,871 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 124,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 123,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 122,552 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also sill covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 121,251 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sill covers fitted...Slight corrosion sill ends

Pass 2 Mar 2021 118,705 miles

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

Heavy surface corrosion of suspension components

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 117,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear (Next To Fuel Tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 115,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 112,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,648 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear/rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,634 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 92,004 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,465 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,847 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,910 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 62,910 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,504 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,329 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 XDF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FX03 XDF, 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 FX03 XDF registered?

FX03 XDF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is FX03 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 XDF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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