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GF03 BHY

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,045 mi
Last recorded136,045 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 BHY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 136,045 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 136,045 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 132,263 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 18 Aug 2015 132,263 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Aug 2014 121,251 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 121,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 119,911 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 119,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 115,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 112,819 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 111,594 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2009 106,770 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 106,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,310 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,297 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,259 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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GF03 BHY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF03 BHY, 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 GF03 BHY registered?

GF03 BHY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is GF03 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 BHY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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