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GK53 VZT

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,833 mi
Last recorded149,833 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VZT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 149,833 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 146,981 miles

Offside Front Indicator & headlamp insecure.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 146,981 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Indicator & headlamp insecure.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 133,293 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bothsides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 120,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2012 110,506 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 102,433 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 89,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2010 89,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,899 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,981 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GK53 VZT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK53 VZT, 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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GK53 VZT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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