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GJ03 OYD

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,889 mi
Last recorded88,889 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 88,889 miles

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 77,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,248 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,649 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,649 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,108 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,586 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre outerwall scuffed

o/s/front tyre outerwall scuffed

o/s/rear tyre outerwall scuffed

Fail 23 Apr 2010 52,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/rear tyre outerwall scuffed

o/s/front tyre outerwall scuffed

o/s/rear tyre outerwall scuffed

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,500 miles

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

n /s/f tyre outer wall scuffed o/s r tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,564 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,413 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 OYD 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 GJ03 OYD, 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 OYD registered?

GJ03 OYD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is GJ03 OYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 OYD 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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