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VF03 ZFE

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,197 mi
Last recorded91,197 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,197 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,178 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 81,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,545 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 73,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,273 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 31 Jan 2013 61,273 miles

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

Airbag light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,779 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 55,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 54,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 48,773 miles

front discs lipped slightly worn

Fail 31 Jul 2010 48,773 miles

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

front discs lipped slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2009 41,309 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,442 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has light scraches

Fail 6 Aug 2008 22,442 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen has light scraches

Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,848 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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VF03 ZFE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VF03 ZFE, 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 VF03 ZFE registered?

VF03 ZFE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is VF03 ZFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 ZFE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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