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GD03 YLU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 53,366 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,688 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 47,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,112 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 47,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,714 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 33,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyre walls cracking badly

parking brake efficiency 19%

Fail 13 Jul 2016 32,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyre walls cracking badly

parking brake efficiency 19%

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,706 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking due to age

Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,098 miles

slight movement in both front suspension rear bushes

very light cracking on all tyre walls

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,196 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,714 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,011 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,887 miles

front ex bracket rotted thru

Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,483 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 YLU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD03 YLU registered?

GD03 YLU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is GD03 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 YLU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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