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GF03 EKC

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,932 mi
Last recorded101,932 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 EKC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2018 101,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Even though parking brake has met the requirments it would appear they require repair or adjustment

Exhaust front down pipe support bracket detached exhaust still fully supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Ehaust back box corroded &blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,455 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 144,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 134,643 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 134,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,527 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsr inner discs face scored

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bottom arm rear bushes becoming soft/weak

rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,768 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear reg plate delaminating

Fail 27 Mar 2008 66,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres 2mm on edges

rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,499 miles

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

front tyres 2mm on edges

rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,486 miles

front brake pads approx two thirds worn

rear number plate showing signs of delaminating

Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,496 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 EKC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKC, 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 GF03 EKC registered?

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

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