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VK03 JXP

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,194 mi
Last recorded55,194 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JXP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,194 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,558 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 52,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,372 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 34,372 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,365 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,528 miles

205/55/16h

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear coil springs corroded

two nails in n/s/r tyre/both rears on 3mm

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 JXP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JXP, 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 JXP registered?

VK03 JXP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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