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BG03 KWD

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,959 mi
Last recorded79,959 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KWD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2015 73,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 66,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,148 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,301 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,025 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,227 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 33,345 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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BG03 KWD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG03 KWD, 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 BG03 KWD registered?

BG03 KWD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is BG03 KWD safe to buy?

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