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BK03 SBV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SBV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,709 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 78,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 64,172 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 64,172 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,395 miles

brake lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,298 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,075 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,594 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,689 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 24,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,769 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,459 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 13,459 miles

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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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BK03 SBV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK03 SBV, 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 BK03 SBV registered?

BK03 SBV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BK03 SBV safe to buy?

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