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FL03 CYW

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,119 mi
Last recorded114,119 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 CYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 114,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 106,540 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 103,347 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,564 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 97,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 90,485 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 90,477 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,711 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 83,709 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,987 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,051 miles

Slight movement in both nearside and offside front trailing arm bushes.

wearing on inner and outer edges of offside front tyre.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,826 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight burning of oil from engine.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,982 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2008 50,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 40,287 miles

both front wheels indicate some roughness when rotated.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,150 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,294 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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FL03 CYW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL03 CYW, 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 FL03 CYW registered?

FL03 CYW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is FL03 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 CYW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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