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GK03 VSM

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,938 mi
Last recorded129,938 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VSM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 129,938 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 123,404 miles

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Fail 17 May 2016 123,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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Pass 18 May 2015 117,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 117,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,443 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 108,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 102,048 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 94,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,364 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 87,360 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,948 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,475 miles

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

all four tyres slightly damaged.

nearside brake light slightly dim.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 72,475 miles

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.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,851 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,815 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 44,941 miles

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.

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 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.

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