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GF03 AFV

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,069 mi
Last recorded159,069 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 AFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 159,069 miles

Offside Front door difficult to open from outside

Fail 2 Jul 2016 159,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front door difficult to open from outside

Pass 6 Jul 2015 146,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Fail 1 Jul 2015 146,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 3 Jun 2014 122,189 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 117,176 miles

Both front suspension, bottom wishbone, inner rear compliance bushes are weak.

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

Corrosion on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes (adjacent to flexi hoses). Advise attention.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside handbrake effort is poor compared to nearside.

Oil leak from offside front of engine.

Some damage and distortion to outer rim on offside front roadwheel. Advise attention.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 117,176 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front suspension, bottom wishbone, inner rear compliance bushes are weak.

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

Corrosion on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes (adjacent to flexi hoses). Advise attention.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside handbrake effort is poor compared to nearside.

Oil leak from offside front of engine.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Some damage and distortion to outer rim on offside front roadwheel. Advise attention.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 111,992 miles

corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi hose

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

welded bracket on front of rear silencer broken but system still secure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 106,356 miles

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

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

metal mounting in front of rear silencer broken but system still secure

offside hand brake performance poor compared to nearside

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 6 Apr 2011 106,350 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

metal mounting in front of rear silencer broken but system still secure

offside hand brake performance poor compared to nearside

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,548 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket at front of rear silencer is broken. System is still secure but advise attention.

Handbrake efficiency is poor on offside. Advise attention.

Rear brake disc pads are starting to get thin.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,762 miles

Bracket broken on exhaust rear silencer, System is still adequately secure but advise attention

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 89,009 miles

Gouges in outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 82,086 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,543 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GF03 AFV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GF03 AFV, 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 GF03 AFV registered?

GF03 AFV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is GF03 AFV safe to buy?

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