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GJ03 HKF

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,878 mi
Last recorded170,878 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HKF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 170,878 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside door mirror taped in postion

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front wings have (corrosion) rust holes but no sharp edges

Fail 8 Dec 2016 170,878 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside door mirror taped in postion

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front wings have (corrosion) rust holes but no sharp edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 166,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 158,986 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 12 Aug 2014 158,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 16 May 2013 155,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 155,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 150,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 144,951 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 139,839 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 132,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 124,979 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 114,867 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 105,318 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CRACKED GOING AROUND WELD ON PIPE TO BOX AND A VERY SLIGHT BLOW

ADVISE EXHAUST CENTRE BOX , BAFFLES LOOSE IN BOX AND RASPING WHEN ENGINE IS REVED

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE SURPORT BRACKET BADLY CORRODED

ADVISE SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

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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GJ03 HKF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ03 HKF, 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 GJ03 HKF registered?

GJ03 HKF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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