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YA52 FVX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,585 mi
Last recorded65,585 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 FVX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 2 Jan 2014 65,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,347 miles

air bag light on

Fail 19 Jan 2009 47,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,275 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 45,275 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 38,925 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges. close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,925 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges. close to limit

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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YA52 FVX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YA52 FVX, 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 YA52 FVX registered?

YA52 FVX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is YA52 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA52 FVX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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