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FG03 OHN

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,891 mi
Last recorded166,891 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OHN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 166,891 miles

ALONGSIDE FUEL TANK ./

front wipers poor ./ o//s no plate light dim ./ o/s/ headlamp just met pattern criteria./ n//s drop link slight play ./ engine oil weep p/s fluid weep ./ slight play in both lower arm bushs ./ front and rear brake pipe corroson above rear aXLE ALONGS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 160,617 miles

engine oil weep ./ n/s/r indi bulb bit white./ front wipers poor ./ o/s/headlamp only just met criteria pattern wise ./

n/s/f tyre 2mm o//sf tyre 2mm./ o/s/r tyre 2mm./ surface corrson on b pipes alongside fuel tank ,. front brake inbalance

Pass 19 Mar 2012 153,474 miles

n/s/r indicator starting to show white lights ./ bulb./ o/s/f headlamp only just meet criteria pattern./ very slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar drop link./ front to rear brake pipe corroson./ into b flexis./ in and around clips./

Fail 19 Mar 2012 153,472 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r indicator starting to show white lights ./ bulb./ o/s/f headlamp only just meet criteria pattern./ very slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar drop link./ front to rear brake pipe corroson./ into b flexis./ in and around clips./

Fail 17 Mar 2011 147,530 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 147,530 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 140,448 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 132,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 124,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 115,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 90,910 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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FG03 OHN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG03 OHN, 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 FG03 OHN registered?

FG03 OHN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is FG03 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 OHN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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