MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,625 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all four brake discs are slightly corroded
both front brake discs are slightly worn
nearside rear indicator lense slightly damaged
offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all four brake discs are slightly corroded
both front brake discs are slightly worn
nearside rear indicator lense slightly damaged
offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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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VCZ 4497 is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VCZ 4497, 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 VCZ 4497 registered?
VCZ 4497 is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is VCZ 4497 safe to buy?
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