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BK03 XUA

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,599 mi
Last recorded90,599 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XUA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,599 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 90,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,308 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,302 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,878 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outter edge

nearside front wiper split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,999 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,359 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,334 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,744 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 26,740 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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 XUA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

BK03 XUA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BK03 XUA safe to buy?

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