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GF53 VNR

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,089 mi
Last recorded91,089 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VNR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 91,089 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 91,059 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine smoking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine under cover fitted not allowing to see exact location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 88,380 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

offside front tyre outer tread edge cracked

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2022 88,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

amber oil light on

offside front tyre outer tread edge cracked

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,664 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 86,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre offshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,931 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 84,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 81,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,623 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,600 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre deteriated

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,096 miles

Both front tyre conditions deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 67,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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)

Both front tyre conditions deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,536 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,244 miles

Corrosion on front disc outer edge

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,958 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brakes 20% inbalanced

nsf tyre has cut on outer side wall

Fail 9 Oct 2009 53,645 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brakes 20% inbalanced

nsf tyre has cut on outer side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,467 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,965 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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GF53 VNR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF53 VNR, 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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GF53 VNR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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