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FL03 ORG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,994 mi
Last recorded90,994 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 May 2018 86,733 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 81,043 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 75,514 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 8 May 2015 70,197 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 63,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

HAND BRAKE UNBALANCED IN OPERATION / OFFSIDE WEAKER OF TWO TO OPERATE ADVISE ATTENTION TO RECTIFY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED / PERISHED / WEARING ON BOTH EDGES / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P...205 / 55 / 16 V

SLIGHT FLEXING ON BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR SUPPORT BUSHES

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF SUSPENSION ARMS (LOOK NEWISH)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,078 miles

ALL FOUR (4) TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS ON EDGES OF TREAD 205 / 55 / 16 V

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGES / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESAVOIR LOW

HAND BRAKE UNBALANCED IN OPERATION ADVISE ATTENTION

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE / TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ADVISE TO REPLACE / 205 / 55 / 16 V

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE / TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / JUST LEGAL / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 205 / 55 / 16 V

SLIGHT FLEXING ON FRONT LOWER ARM REAR SUPPORT BUSHES

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF SUSPENSION ARMS

Fail 24 Sep 2011 52,078 miles

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

ALL FOUR (4) TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS ON EDGES OF TREAD 205 / 55 / 16 V

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGES / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESAVOIR LOW

HAND BRAKE UNBALANCED IN OPERATION ADVISE ATTENTION

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE / TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ADVISE TO REPLACE / 205 / 55 / 16 V

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE / TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / JUST LEGAL / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 205 / 55 / 16 V

SLIGHT FLEXING ON FRONT LOWER ARM REAR SUPPORT BUSHES

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2007 30,189 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,433 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 27,432 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,374 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 ORG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ORG, 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 ORG registered?

FL03 ORG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is FL03 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 ORG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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