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ST03 VYL

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,688 mi
Last recorded104,688 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VYL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2020 104,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 102,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front suspension has slight play in a wishbone bush

offside front suspension has slight play in a wishbone bush

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,566 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 52,418 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 52,410 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,337 miles

unable to check outer sills due to plastic sill covers

unable to fully check all engine and steering components due to plastic undertrays/coverings

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,561 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,301 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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ST03 VYL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST03 VYL, 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 ST03 VYL registered?

ST03 VYL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is ST03 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 VYL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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