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C6 GBM

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,690 mi
Last recorded83,690 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 GBM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 83,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 82,131 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ffside rear flexy brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre slight cracks on outer wall

Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,094 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 80,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,046 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 77,996 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,045 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 71,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 69,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 66,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,203 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,728 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 54,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust downpipe surport bracket corroded & insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,271 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

when testing handbrake it makes a sqeel noise from rear brakes, but prake performance is ok.. May req checking in near future.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,255 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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C6 GBM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C6 GBM, 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 C6 GBM registered?

C6 GBM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is C6 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 GBM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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