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FP03 PGV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,735 mi
Last recorded79,735 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 PGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 79,735 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyre close to wear indicators

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 May 2016 79,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front brake pads low

offside front tyre close to wear indicators

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,966 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 May 2014 70,690 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 70,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 61,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2012 61,999 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 57,285 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 53,253 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 47,777 miles

advise 3* tyres on 2mm

advise condition of both front tyre side walls

advise nail in near side front tyre tread

advise only to slight streaking to front wipers

drivers seat back not operating

Fail 21 May 2009 47,777 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise 3* tyres on 2mm

advise condition of both front tyre side walls

advise nail in near side front tyre tread

advise only to slight streaking to front wipers

drivers seat back not operating

Pass 22 May 2008 38,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 16,942 miles

drivers seat back handle broken

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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FP03 PGV 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 FP03 PGV, 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 FP03 PGV registered?

FP03 PGV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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