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FE03 YKB

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,193 mi
Last recorded131,193 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YKB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 131,193 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,879 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 124,879 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,924 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,594 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

play detected in both steering rack-ends

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,264 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise renew bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,427 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,406 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 30 Nov 2009 57,448 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,595 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,914 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 29,141 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 YKB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YKB, 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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FE03 YKB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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