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C2 JLK

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,785 mi
Last recorded57,785 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 57,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 57,785 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 56,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 54,216 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 53,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 50,307 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 44,671 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 44,671 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 43,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 41,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 39,118 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre area near clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 May 2017 39,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre area near clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,364 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Smearing

Offside Front Wiper Blade Smearing

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,288 miles

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

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

o/s no. plate bulb cover missing

Pass 2 May 2014 35,851 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

nsf tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 May 2013 33,265 miles

offside rear and the nearside front tyres are getting low tread

Fail 9 May 2013 33,264 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear and the nearside front tyres are getting low tread

Pass 9 May 2012 31,279 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,904 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 26,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,371 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 23,371 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 18,851 miles

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre cords not exsposed.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 14,726 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,023 miles

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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C2 JLK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C2 JLK, 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 C2 JLK registered?

C2 JLK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is C2 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 JLK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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