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VN03 RXG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,856 mi
Last recorded106,856 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 RXG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,856 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 106,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,340 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,338 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,497 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 55,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,229 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,562 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN JUST CORRECT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,982 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre 4/5mm

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,380 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,189 miles

windscreen damage zone b

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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VN03 RXG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN03 RXG, 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 VN03 RXG registered?

VN03 RXG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is VN03 RXG safe to buy?

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