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FG03 YTC

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,855 mi
Last recorded15,855 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YTC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 15,855 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 15,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

suspension components very rusty in places

Fail 4 Jan 2024 15,806 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal badly split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

suspension components very rusty in places

Pass 6 Jan 2023 15,600 miles

fuel filler cap rubber seal cracking

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

Pass 19 Jan 2022 15,379 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 15,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine idling to rough (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 15,238 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 15,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,547 miles

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

long travel handbrake

slight cracking n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2014 13,613 miles

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

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front + o/s rear tyre outer sidewalls + inbetween tread

Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,613 miles

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front + o/s rear tyre outer sidewalls + inbetween tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,248 miles

slight cracking to n/s o/s front + o/s rear tyre outer sidewall/inbetween tread

Pass 23 Feb 2012 9,099 miles

slight play n/s o/s front wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front + o/s rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Feb 2011 8,154 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 8,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 7,593 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 7,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 6,968 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 6,755 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,619 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 5,927 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 YTC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

FG03 YTC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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