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FL03 YMG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

94,824 mi
Last recorded94,824 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 94,824 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective To the rear of the gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 88,247 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 87,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,928 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,754 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,435 miles

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

Offside Front disc look like been hot

Rear tyres close to 2mm tread

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,050 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,378 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,222 miles

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

all four tyres old & perish

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,561 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,657 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 22,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,616 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 YMG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

FL03 YMG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is FL03 YMG safe to buy?

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