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FL03 XBA

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,226 mi
Last recorded109,226 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 109,226 miles

wipers poor

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

exhaust hangers corroded

wipers poor

Pass 30 Dec 2014 88,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 88,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,732 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 80,681 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,682 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,281 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,628 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 58,479 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,714 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 47,714 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,833 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,069 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,512 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 XBA 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 68.8%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

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

Is FL03 XBA safe to buy?

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