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GL03 BVK

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,362 mi
Last recorded125,362 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 BVK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,815 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,396 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 85,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

All 4 tyres excessively cracked on the sidewalls, needs attention!

BAD OIL LEAK, NEEDS ATTENTION!

Engine on light indicating fault

Front exhaust mounting bots (3 out of 4) excessively corroded, needs attention

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both steering arms

centre exhaust mount broken

complete front underside of vehicle covered in oil

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,276 miles

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)

engine light on

Fail 4 Nov 2014 82,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine light on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,830 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,677 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 71,677 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Handbrake Performance Weak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,188 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 52,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,062 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,211 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 27,513 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

imbalance on front brakes

offside rear and both front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,513 miles

imbalance on front brakes

offside rear and both front tyres perishing

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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GL03 BVK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL03 BVK, 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 GL03 BVK registered?

GL03 BVK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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