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FC03 JKZ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,901 mi
Last recorded120,901 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 JKZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 120,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,943 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 114,943 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,919 miles

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

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

cut in near side front tyre centre

Fail 16 Oct 2015 77,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre front exhaust bracket broken through corrosion (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cut in near side front tyre centre

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 72,856 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,269 miles

air bag light is on

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2012 62,269 miles

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

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

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

air bag light is on

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,375 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag light on

Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

airbag light on

brake pad light on

Pass 12 May 2010 49,230 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both wiper blades deteriorated

front brake pads fairly low

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 May 2010 49,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both wiper blades deteriorated

front brake pads fairly low

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,539 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit and cuts in sidewall

Fail 16 Apr 2009 40,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre close to limit and cuts in sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,476 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,679 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 13,159 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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FC03 JKZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FC03 JKZ, 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 FC03 JKZ registered?

FC03 JKZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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