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BN03 GVR

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,038 mi
Last recorded91,038 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 GVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 83,003 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,942 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s number plate lamp lens missing,lamp still working

o/s/f seat belt has slight fluffing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s rear and intermediate metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s front seat belt webbing slow to retract

Fail 10 Nov 2009 60,673 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s rear and intermediate metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s front seat belt webbing slow to retract

Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust bracket starting to brake away

Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,721 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,817 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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BN03 GVR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN03 GVR, 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

How do I check the history of BN03 GVR?

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What year was BN03 GVR registered?

BN03 GVR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is BN03 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 GVR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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