MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Corrosion around both rear floor pan, rear upright panels.
Front anti-roll bar corroding
Front brake application / release uneven -- 27%
Front brake discs worn
N/S/R front to rear steel brake pipe corroding --RECOMMEND ATTENTION
O/S/R shock absorber corroding
Oil Leaks
Power steering rack and feed pipes damp
Stain around fuel filter - RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Corrosion around both rear floor pan, rear upright panels.
Front anti-roll bar corroding
Front brake application / release uneven -- 27%
Front brake discs worn
N/S/R front to rear steel brake pipe corroding --RECOMMEND ATTENTION
O/S/R shock absorber corroding
Oil Leaks
Power steering rack and feed pipes damp
Stain around fuel filter - RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Front brake pads getting low
N/S/F shock absorber damp
N/S/F tyre has side wall damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil Leaks
Power steering feed pipes damp--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Rear number plate deteriorated --RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
Sign of corrosion by forward fuel tank mounts
Slight play in steering rack
Stain around fuel filter --RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Steering rack damp
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake pads getting low
N/S/F shock absorber damp
N/S/F tyre has side wall damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil Leaks
Power steering feed pipes damp--RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Rear number plate deteriorated --RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
Sign of corrosion by forward fuel tank mounts
Slight play in steering rack
Stain around fuel filter --RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Steering rack damp
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre pershing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight dampness round steering rack and pipes area
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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GD03 TLJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?
GD03 TLJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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