MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
n/s and o/s front brake flexi hoses starting to crack
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
n/s and o/s front brake flexi hoses starting to crack
oil leak
Nearside Front tyre cracked
Nearside Rear tyre cracked
Offside Front tyre cracked
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres sidewall cracked
exhuast to gearbox bracket corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres sidewall cracked
exhuast to gearbox bracket corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
center exhaust bracket broken
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
center exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake hoses has cracks
rear shockers corroded and damp and front lower w/bone rubber bushes has slight play
slight noise from rear wheels
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake hoses has cracks
rear shockers corroded and damp and front lower w/bone rubber bushes has slight play
slight noise from rear wheels
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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SO03 VGD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SO03 VGD, 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 SO03 VGD registered?
SO03 VGD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.
Is SO03 VGD safe to buy?
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