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GJ03 OYV

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,351 mi
Last recorded87,351 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OYV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,322 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,898 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 71,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 57,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,836 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,860 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,897 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,897 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,092 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 10,634 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 OYV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

GJ03 OYV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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