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GJ53 VNM

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,522 mi
Last recorded74,522 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VNM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,522 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2019 69,865 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,287 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 66,287 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,843 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 61,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 58,385 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 13 Aug 2016 58,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 50,430 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 46,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,878 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 38,288 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,828 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,145 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 23,613 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,141 miles

front number plate damaged.(but legible. pass and advise)

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 VNM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ53 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

GJ53 VNM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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