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SV03 PNZ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,277 mi
Last recorded77,277 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 PNZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,277 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,824 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,824 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,240 miles

very slight play at both front wheels

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,594 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 53,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 94,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,479 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 21,479 miles

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

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

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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SV03 PNZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV03 PNZ, 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 SV03 PNZ registered?

SV03 PNZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SV03 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 PNZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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