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VK03 JGV

2003 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,786 mi
Last recorded76,786 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 76,786 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,941 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 70,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,639 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,484 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 69,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,021 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 69,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,465 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 68,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,204 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pipe exaust mount corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2009 67,198 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,313 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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VK03 JGV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK03 JGV, 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 VK03 JGV registered?

VK03 JGV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is VK03 JGV safe to buy?

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