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GJ53 FKN

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,309 mi
Last recorded103,309 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FKN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 103,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,188 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear mud flap insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,828 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,029 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine oil leak

advise nsf brake disc worn causing brake to bind very slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,790 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,551 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,417 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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GJ53 FKN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GJ53 FKN, 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 GJ53 FKN registered?

GJ53 FKN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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