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GK03 VPP

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,759 mi
Last recorded126,759 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VPP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 126,759 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 112,613 miles

nearside front wing mirror lense missing

offside rear tyre has low tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 98,594 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2014 98,497 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 85,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,060 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges and cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,583 miles

rear indicators fading

Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear indicators fading

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal perished

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2009 59,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 40,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 29,390 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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GK03 VPP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GK03 VPP, 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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GK03 VPP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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