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SY03 FWW

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,281 mi
Last recorded103,281 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 FWW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 103,281 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

engine warning lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,345 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 87,337 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,523 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 75,523 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,972 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,972 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,576 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 36,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,662 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 30,662 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,195 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,016 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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SY03 FWW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY03 FWW, 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 SY03 FWW registered?

SY03 FWW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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