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FV03 YKZ

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,413 mi
Last recorded32,413 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YKZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 32,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 32,388 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 32,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 32,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 32,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 31,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 31,644 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 31,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 30,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,266 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2016 28,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,225 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 27,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,934 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,682 miles

ALL TYRES ARE AGESD 2003 DOT CODES

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,447 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,919 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,325 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 YKZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

FV03 YKZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is FV03 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 YKZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV03 YKZ have outstanding finance?

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