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FE03 GUX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,700 mi
Last recorded131,700 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 GUX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 131,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 131,700 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 124,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed but not seriously weakened

parking brake application uneven but still meets the required efficiency

Fail 29 Jul 2016 124,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed but not seriously weakened

parking brake application uneven but still meets the required efficiency

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,692 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,608 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 69,608 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 62,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 62,939 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 56,655 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 56,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,701 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 49,701 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,827 miles

offside front wiper not clearing very well

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,448 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,268 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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FE03 GUX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE03 GUX, 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 FE03 GUX registered?

FE03 GUX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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