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BJ03 VAV

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,509 mi
Last recorded125,509 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 125,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,913 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear ferrells rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2018 124,913 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear ferrells rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 29% (maximum 30%) (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 121,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded round behind the back of the fuel tank both brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where its just about joins to the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 29% (maximum 30%) (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,874 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Diff has slight oil leaks

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses are perished

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre slight damage to inner sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,024 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,505 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,505 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front-lower swivel joints have slight wear.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split.Advise replacement.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer cracked at mounting point.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 56,538 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front-lower swivel joints have slight wear.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split.Advise replacement.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer cracked at mounting point.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,222 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,019 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,937 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,913 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,863 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 19,405 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 VAV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BJ03 VAV, 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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BJ03 VAV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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