MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine bay contaminated with oil
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear number plate in poor condition
Corrosion to rear of n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes
Engine bay contaminated with engine oil
Engine managament light on
N/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Corrosion to rear of n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes
Engine bay contaminated with engine oil
Engine managament light on
N/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Corrosion to rear of o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes
Damage to screen zone A
Items removed from screen prior to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre badly cracking on inner wall (225/40/18w)
offside front tyre badly cracking on inner wall (225/40/18w)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil over filled
nearside rear tyre badly cracking on inner wall (225/40/18w)
offside front tyre badly cracking on inner wall (225/40/18w)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN03 FCY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BN03 FCY, 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 BN03 FCY registered?
BN03 FCY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2003.
Is BN03 FCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN03 FCY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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