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BN03 FCY

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,757 mi
Last recorded127,757 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FCY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 127,757 miles

Engine bay contaminated with oil

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,862 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 121,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,422 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,422 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,893 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 91,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,518 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2009 74,303 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,302 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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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.

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