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FG03 OJK

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,048 mi
Last recorded113,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OJK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 113,046 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,082 miles

Offside handbrake reading slightly low

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre perishing and cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,407 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 88,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,237 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,158 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,281 miles

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

handbrake on max

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,930 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 72,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,100 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 69,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,872 miles

brake pad warning lamp showing

Pass 30 May 2008 56,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 49,732 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,301 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,391 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 OJK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJK, 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 FG03 OJK registered?

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

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