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GD03 RVP

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,198 mi
Last recorded80,198 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 RVP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 65,004 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,959 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule sightly cracking/perished. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,552 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded close to excessive at rear near union to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,304 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 42,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,167 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,010 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,916 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,191 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,813 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,732 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 12,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,222 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 RVP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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