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GJ53 ZFU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,787 mi
Last recorded101,787 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2017 101,787 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,141 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,039 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,578 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,497 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,630 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 60,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,907 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,205 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 ZFU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

GJ53 ZFU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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