MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front door difficult to open from outside
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front door difficult to open from outside
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear wheel bearings have slight noise
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear wheel bearings have slight noise
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front suspension, bottom wishbone, inner rear compliance bushes are weak.
Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.
Corrosion on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes (adjacent to flexi hoses). Advise attention.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside handbrake effort is poor compared to nearside.
Oil leak from offside front of engine.
Some damage and distortion to outer rim on offside front roadwheel. Advise attention.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both front suspension, bottom wishbone, inner rear compliance bushes are weak.
Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.
Corrosion on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes (adjacent to flexi hoses). Advise attention.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside handbrake effort is poor compared to nearside.
Oil leak from offside front of engine.
Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.
Some damage and distortion to outer rim on offside front roadwheel. Advise attention.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi hose
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
welded bracket on front of rear silencer broken but system still secure
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
metal mounting in front of rear silencer broken but system still secure
offside hand brake performance poor compared to nearside
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
metal mounting in front of rear silencer broken but system still secure
offside hand brake performance poor compared to nearside
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Exhaust mounting bracket at front of rear silencer is broken. System is still secure but advise attention.
Handbrake efficiency is poor on offside. Advise attention.
Rear brake disc pads are starting to get thin.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Bracket broken on exhaust rear silencer, System is still adequately secure but advise attention
Nearside 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)
Gouges in outer wall of nearside rear tyre.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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GF03 AFV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GF03 AFV, 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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GF03 AFV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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