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AC03 GKV

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,966 mi
Last recorded126,966 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GKV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 126,966 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 126,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system around ferrule where hose joins pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 above ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 120,564 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 115,228 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 115,173 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 107,540 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2021 107,536 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,735 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 98,485 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,634 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 93,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,009 miles

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

only just met emission standards

Fail 6 Jun 2018 90,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

only just met emission standards

Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 86,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,742 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,198 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,198 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres badly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,734 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,268 miles

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 14 Apr 2010 38,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,076 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,805 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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AC03 GKV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AC03 GKV, 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 AC03 GKV registered?

AC03 GKV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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