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GJ03 OYB

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 81,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 70,051 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engin oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,511 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,640 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 44,041 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,596 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 12 May 2006 20,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,995 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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GJ03 OYB 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 100%.

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 OYB, 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 GJ03 OYB registered?

GJ03 OYB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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