MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
blue smoke from exhaust when engine reved
engine oil level low
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cuts in sidewall
offside front flexi brake pipe deteriorating
offside front tyre nail in tread
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
blue smoke from exhaust when engine reved
engine oil level low
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cuts in sidewall
offside front flexi brake pipe deteriorating
offside front tyre nail in tread
oil leak
blue smoke from exhaust when engine is reved
offside front flexi brake pipe deteriorating
oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
blue smoke from exhaust when engine is reved
offside front flexi brake pipe deteriorating
oil leak
air bag light is on
both nearside tyres have cut on outer wall, can not see cords at time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
air bag light is on
both nearside tyres have cut on outer wall, can not see cords at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ53 VNW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?
GJ53 VNW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is GJ53 VNW safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ53 VNW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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