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FE03 YNT

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,390 mi
Last recorded158,390 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YNT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 158,390 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 4 Dec 2015 149,023 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 142,999 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 138,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 131,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 127,285 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 124,352 miles

eml illuminated on dash

movement innearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's

rear brake pads low

slight movement in nearside and offside front floating ball joints

Pass 21 Apr 2010 113,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 91,996 miles

advise strong rear exhaust hanger loose and exhaust blowing requires repair

brake discs lipped

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to wear blocks

nearside rear jacking rubber block missing

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,147 miles

advise strong exhaust rear slight blow hanger coming away from box

advise strong movement in offside front suspension arm rear bush

Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,147 miles

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

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

advise strong exhaust rear slight blow hanger coming away from box

advise strong movement in offside front suspension arm rear bush

Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,684 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 60,683 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

dampness n/s/f shock

front pads low

hand brake sticking on!

Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,164 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 47,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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 YNT 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 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 YNT, 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 YNT registered?

FE03 YNT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is FE03 YNT safe to buy?

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