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BJ03 VBE

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low - strong advice (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 85,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low - strong advice (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,161 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,324 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,324 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust to gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,885 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,977 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,767 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 33,767 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,794 miles

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 22 Feb 2006 27,788 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VBE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 BJ03 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

BJ03 VBE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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