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GD03 NGU

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,115 mi
Last recorded93,115 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 NGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting worn recommend relacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

after market number plates fitted

bonnet safety catch seized

covers fitted to outer sills

front exhaust support broken and corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 93,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rear section of front to rear insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting worn recommend relacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

after market number plates fitted

bonnet safety catch seized

covers fitted to outer sills

front exhaust support broken and corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose bracket been modified (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 89,251 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,851 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,887 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,884 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,117 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,260 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,554 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 71,550 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,782 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,825 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,493 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,882 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,944 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,711 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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GD03 NGU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NGU, 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 GD03 NGU registered?

GD03 NGU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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