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BV03 FVS

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,210 mi
Last recorded74,210 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FVS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers under tray fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,713 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing

front discs slightly lipped

front indicators slightly white

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks lipped

o/s/f window innop

Fail 29 Aug 2014 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks lipped

o/s/f window innop

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,752 miles

front and rear disks slightly lipped

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,363 miles

slight leak on o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,978 miles

Brake pad warning light on pads appear ok

Engine light on

Front exhaust mount started to corrode

Fail 8 Sep 2010 36,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine light on

Front exhaust mount started to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,566 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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BV03 FVS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BV03 FVS, 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 BV03 FVS registered?

BV03 FVS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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