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FV03 XHT

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XHT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 100,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,489 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,737 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Apr 2016 69,735 miles

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

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

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,396 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 67,396 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,356 miles

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

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,049 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre close to legal limits on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,929 miles

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

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

oil residue around back of engine area

rear chassis corroded

rear washer inop

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,797 miles

Front discs corroded

O/S/F and Both rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,797 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front discs corroded

O/S/F and Both rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,791 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,817 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,775 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 XHT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV03 XHT, 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 FV03 XHT registered?

FV03 XHT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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