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GD03 TLJ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,127 mi
Last recorded145,127 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 TLJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 145,127 miles

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))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 145,127 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 144,984 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 135,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 130,393 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 130,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,131 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 121,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 114,623 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 11,267 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,208 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,647 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 73,236 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,874 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,871 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 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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