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ST03 VYZ

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,172 mi
Last recorded146,172 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VYZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 146,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front wing corroded but no sharp edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 146,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front wing corroded but no sharp edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,125 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 113,503 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both main to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Central Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,700 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 44,700 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre outer walls worn and scrubbed by impact (kerb damage). N/s/f tyre worn close to legal tread limit on outer edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,132 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 23,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,880 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,483 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 VYZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

ST03 VYZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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