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FL03 OWX

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,025 mi
Last recorded132,025 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 OWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 132,025 miles

Brake pad sensor wire broken

Exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 131,946 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pad sensor wire broken

Exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,828 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,402 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 117,402 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 102,452 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 93,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,606 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 87,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,156 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,846 miles

N/S/R Light Lense Damaged But Repaired With Tape. All Lights Clearly Visible.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,545 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 39,545 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm center tread

o/s/r tyre nailed

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,003 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 24,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 OWX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWX, 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 FL03 OWX registered?

FL03 OWX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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