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GF53 OUH

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,044 mi
Last recorded84,044 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OUH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,044 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 83,985 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,035 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,013 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 70,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,504 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,131 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 41,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GF53 OUH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF53 OUH, 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 GF53 OUH registered?

GF53 OUH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is GF53 OUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 OUH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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