MOT Status
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102,933 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside hand brake low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside hand brake low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT & REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All suspension components slightly corroded.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Differential corroded.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight surface rust underneath.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle undercovers fitted.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust to gearbox mounting incomplete
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres worn at inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded/broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also balding at inner edge (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven 51 % offside higher value (3.7.B.2)
Both front tyres worn at inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded/broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also balding at inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKES INBALANCED (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKES INBALANCED (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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VN03 UKW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VN03 UKW, 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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VN03 UKW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2003.
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