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GK03 VRY

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,132 mi
Last recorded129,132 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 129,132 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

off side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 5 Feb 2014 122,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 119,969 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

Fail 2 Feb 2013 119,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 112,594 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres have outer wall damage

both front tyres wearing uneven

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 107,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn uneven

engine management light on

nearside rear tryre has surface cracks

Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 94,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 94,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2007 81,636 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 75,238 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 VRY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRY, 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 GK03 VRY registered?

GK03 VRY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GK03 VRY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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