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GJ03 PXS

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,790 mi
Last recorded174,790 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 174,790 miles

both front tyres worn and perished

Pass 11 Aug 2017 159,984 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 143,269 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tail light damaged and has temporary repair

Nearside Rear stop light and tail light damaged and has temporary repair

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 143,269 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner tail light damaged and has temporary repair

Nearside Rear stop light and tail light damaged and has temporary repair

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 143,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,589 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 129,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 111,648 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,047 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,047 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leaks

o/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall

o/s/r hand brake low reading 60%

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted o/s/r

front exhaust mount corroded and noisey

heavy engine oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

long travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 8,546 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 PXS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ03 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

GJ03 PXS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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