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SO03 ZJV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,239 mi
Last recorded57,239 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 ZJV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,239 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,792 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,233 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on 2mm conti 225/50/zr16 non runflat

Fail 11 Apr 2007 44,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on 2mm conti 225/50/zr16 non runflat

Fail 5 Mar 2007 44,050 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,916 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 37,916 miles

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

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

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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SO03 ZJV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZJV, 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 SO03 ZJV registered?

SO03 ZJV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is SO03 ZJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 ZJV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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