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BN03 FMG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,316 mi
Last recorded208,316 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 208,316 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 208,287 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 196,381 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 196,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

over heating fault

pffside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 7 May 2010 180,945 miles

n/side park brake perfomance low overall perfomance18%

Fail 1 May 2010 180,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON INNER SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 168,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 153,804 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 142,356 miles

offside rear tyre almost to limit in places

surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 21 Feb 2007 142,351 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre almost to limit in places

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2006 133,798 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 FMG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN03 FMG, 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 BN03 FMG registered?

BN03 FMG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BN03 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FMG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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