MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
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Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all four tyres slightly damaged.
nearside brake light slightly dim.
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all four tyres slightly damaged.
nearside brake light slightly dim.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GK03 VSM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VSM, 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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What year was GK03 VSM registered?
GK03 VSM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 9 April 2003.
Is GK03 VSM safe to buy?
The MOT history for GK03 VSM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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