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BJ03 TKT

2003 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,134 mi
Last recorded86,134 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TKT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,842 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 67,429 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,429 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,212 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 51,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,213 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged due to negligent driving but tear is not deep enough to reach ply

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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BJ03 TKT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ03 TKT, 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 BJ03 TKT registered?

BJ03 TKT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BJ03 TKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 TKT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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