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FV03 YKS

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,039 mi
Last recorded128,039 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YKS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 128,039 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 128,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,928 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 117,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,901 miles

Front exhaust mount bracket broken, still adequately support by other mounts.

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded, still okay at present.

Nearside wing mirror outer casing missing, still okay.

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front exhaust mount bracket broken, still adequately support by other mounts.

Minor stone chips in swept area of windscreen.

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded, still okay at present.

Nearside wing mirror outer casing missing, still okay.

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,951 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing closer to limit at inner side,still legal at present

both rear tyres are down to 2.5 mm in centre

damage to screen in zone A ,just on limit

slight cracks in fuel filler cap seal

Fail 6 Feb 2016 98,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing closer to limit at inner side,still legal at present

both rear tyres are down to 2.5 mm in centre

damage to screen in zone A ,just on limit

slight cracks in fuel filler cap seal

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,049 miles

both rear tyres getting lower in centre (2-3mm)

nsf inner wheelrim slightly distorted

nsf tyre getting close to limit and got loads of cracks in sidewalls + tread

osf tyre got fine cracks in tread & sidewalls and got tiny nail in tread

Fail 5 Dec 2014 84,989 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres getting lower in centre (2-3mm)

nsf inner wheelrim slightly distorted

nsf tyre getting close to limit and got loads of cracks in sidewalls + tread

osf tyre got fine cracks in tread & sidewalls and got tiny nail in tread

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,263 miles

fine cracks in both front tyre treads

handbrake on ns is almost half lower than the right side

rear brakepads getting lower,2-3mm

rear numberplate comes unstuck,still holding

slight distortion in nsf inner wheelrim

wiperblades smear slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2013 75,230 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)

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

engine malfunctionlight showing

fine cracks in both front tyre treads

handbrake on ns is almost half lower than the right side

rear brakepads getting lower,2-3mm

rear numberplate comes unstuck,still holding

slight distortion in nsf inner wheelrim

wiperblades smear slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2012 67,307 miles

both front tyres got fine cracks in side walls & tread

engine malfunction light showing

movement in both lower rear suspensionarm bushes,not to excess at present

rear brakepads showing wear,around 3mm at osr

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,869 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 54,867 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,920 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,689 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,118 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 YKS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

FV03 YKS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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