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GF03 RYY

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,089 mi
Last recorded58,089 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 RYY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 58,089 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 47,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 47,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 39,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 38,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 38,978 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury boot struts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,672 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 38,102 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,682 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 37,670 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe has leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 37,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,364 miles

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

Fuel cap seal is starting to crack.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,686 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE PADS 70% WORN

Nearside Front BRAKE PADS 80/90% WORN

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE LIMITS 205/55/16V

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED TO LIMITS 205/55/16V

Offside Front BRAKE DISC TRAMMED

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM TO CHASSIS BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,909 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 33,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,529 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 24,720 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 24,720 miles

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

The engine light is on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,480 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 24,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 24,028 miles

Both front tyres are showing wear on the outter tyre walls

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,274 miles

Both front tyre are showing wear on the outter tyre walls.

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,793 miles

cut in outer wall n/s/f

Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 17,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,835 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 RYY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

GF03 RYY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is GF03 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 RYY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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