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VK03 JJL

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,308 mi
Last recorded107,308 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JJL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 107,308 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,830 miles

o/s/f rear suspention bush worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,187 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 40,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 34,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,748 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 20,748 miles

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

rear tyres on 3mm 205/55/16 91h

Pass 29 May 2008 20,229 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,392 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 JJL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver 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 VK03 JJL, 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 VK03 JJL registered?

VK03 JJL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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