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GD03 LCX

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 LCX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 94,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 80,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 65,487 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,620 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 57,617 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2014 55,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,489 miles

fuel cap "o" ring starting to perish

slight noise @ offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2012 50,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 45,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,381 miles

nearside front tyre near ware limit, movment in both lower arms

Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,912 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 29,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,195 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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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GD03 LCX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GD03 LCX, 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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GD03 LCX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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