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VN03 UKX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,314 mi
Last recorded114,314 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 UKX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,220 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 102,206 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,936 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,503 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,837 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,693 miles

Exhaust front mount corroded

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,510 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,639 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,388 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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VN03 UKX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

VN03 UKX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 UKX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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