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FV03 NZA

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,845 mi
Last recorded127,845 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NZA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 127,845 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

parking brake could be better

some blue exhaust haze

Fail 13 Apr 2017 127,479 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 126,699 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Bottom ball joints mounted in rubber have some movement in them o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front 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 5 Apr 2016 126,673 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Bottom ball joints mounted in rubber have some movement in them o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear o/s caliper anti rattle spring missing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 124,413 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 124,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

some play in the rubber sockets for the front bottom ball joints

Pass 15 Mar 2014 120,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 112,054 miles

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

nearside rear pads getting low

only just pattern on both headlamps

Pass 11 Feb 2012 103,400 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre low centre tread

Pass 5 Feb 2011 94,861 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion brake pipes rear

Pass 22 Dec 2009 85,613 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 85,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,776 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 73,775 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,289 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 60,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,919 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut in tread

rear brake discs inner and outer edges have a corroded lip

Fail 8 Jun 2007 57,919 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has small cut in tread

rear brake discs have a corroded lip on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,968 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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FV03 NZA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV03 NZA, 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 FV03 NZA registered?

FV03 NZA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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