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GC03 AOW

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,052 mi
Last recorded108,052 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC03 AOW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,052 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 108,041 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 101,944 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Aug 2014 93,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,515 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,729 miles

o/s rear inner c/v boot split & leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,068 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,371 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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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?

The MOT history for GC03 AOW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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