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GJ53 HZX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,546 mi
Last recorded95,546 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HZX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,546 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust bracket broken / still supported

Fail 5 Jun 2017 95,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust bracket broken / still supported

Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,505 miles

oil leak / oil level on minimum

rear exhaust bracket broken / still supported/ minor leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e.m.l light on

oil leak / oil level on minimum

rear exhaust bracket broken / still supported/ minor leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 68,108 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,024 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,312 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

E.M.L on

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 47,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HZX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZX, 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 GJ53 HZX registered?

GJ53 HZX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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