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VK03 YUR

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,210 mi
Last recorded85,210 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 YUR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 85,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 77,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,195 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 76,195 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,889 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,882 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 71,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 66,819 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,819 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 66,790 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,716 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres have cuts on inner wall

service warning light displayed

Fail 13 Apr 2013 66,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,807 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has severals cuts but no cords are showing.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,807 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has severals cuts but no cords are showing.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,026 miles

air bag lamp on

engine warning lamp on

Fail 25 Jan 2011 60,026 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag lamp on

engine warning lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,041 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,983 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 50,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 44,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,285 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

engine undertray fitted

plastic side skirts fitted

rear number plate becoming discoloured

Fail 5 May 2006 41,285 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

engine undertray fitted

plastic side skirts fitted

rear number plate becoming discoloured

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 YUR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YUR, 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 YUR registered?

VK03 YUR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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