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FG03 YSZ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,206 mi
Last recorded77,206 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 77,206 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,346 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 31 Jul 2012 72,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,289 miles

both front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,783 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

front brake 22% inbalance recommend attention

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 YSZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FG03 YSZ, 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 YSZ registered?

FG03 YSZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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