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GF03 BJK

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,750 mi
Last recorded94,750 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,750 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 91,077 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,077 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

pad wear light on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,097 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,168 miles

child seats present o/s/r and n/s/r seatbelts not checked

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

Fail 19 Oct 2012 80,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake Sensor damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front pipe mounting (from gearbox to front pipe) is corroded and broken

Offside rear child seat is loose

Fail 21 Oct 2010 63,321 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front pipe mounting (from gearbox to front pipe) is corroded and broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear child seat is loose

Pass 1 Nov 2009 54,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 46,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,655 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,662 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 BJK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF03 BJK, 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 BJK registered?

GF03 BJK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is GF03 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 BJK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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