MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,884 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wish bone (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wish bone (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in the nearside front ball joint.
Slight noise from nearside rear,possible bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight noise from nearside rear,possible bearing
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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VA03 KBE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VA03 KBE, 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 VA03 KBE registered?
VA03 KBE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.
Is VA03 KBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for VA03 KBE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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