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GIG 7637

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,024 mi
Last recorded100,024 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 7637
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,024 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,024 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 96,969 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 94,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,005 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,177 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 83,168 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,300 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,300 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 57,953 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 57,953 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,278 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,294 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pad warning light on

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,602 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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GIG 7637 is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GIG 7637, 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 GIG 7637 registered?

GIG 7637 is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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