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FA03 FJX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,118 mi
Last recorded144,118 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FJX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 144,118 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 137,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

engine management light on

Fail 6 Mar 2017 137,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 117,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 117,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 111,673 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 111,673 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,708 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,763 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,656 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,554 miles

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 37,304 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,399 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,842 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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FA03 FJX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FA03 FJX, 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 FA03 FJX registered?

FA03 FJX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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