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FE03 YBC

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YBC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 64,451 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 63,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 63,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 62,616 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 61,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 59,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 59,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 57,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 53,878 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 50,776 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 50,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 46,332 miles

o/s/f wiper split but clearing the screen effectively

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2015 42,621 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,621 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 38,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre perishing

nsr tyre perishing

nsr tyre tyre cut in sidewall but not down to cord

osf tyre perishing

rear washer inop

Pass 13 May 2014 38,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre perishing

nsr tyre perishing

nsr tyre tyre cut in sidewall but not down to cord

osf tyre perishing

rear washer inop

Pass 13 May 2013 36,170 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 33,664 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre's sidewall: no chords showing

Pass 10 May 2011 29,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 27,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 21,907 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 21,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,561 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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FE03 YBC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE03 YBC, 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 FE03 YBC registered?

FE03 YBC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is FE03 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 YBC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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