MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
power steering fluid level low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear inner c/v boot split & leaking
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GC03 AOW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 GC03 AOW, 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 GC03 AOW registered?
GC03 AOW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 July 2003.
Is GC03 AOW safe to buy?
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