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VN53 JEU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 JEU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2015 102,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,698 miles

air bag light on ...pos trun off

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads worn

front exhaust center support bracket corroding

plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,694 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

air bag light on ...pos trun off

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads worn

front exhaust center support bracket corroding

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,926 miles

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

front and rear registration plates,duel perpous element deleted/taped over

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,445 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,295 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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VN53 JEU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN53 JEU, 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 VN53 JEU registered?

VN53 JEU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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