MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.3.2d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.3.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both the front brake discs have surface corrosion on them
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both the front brake discs have surface corrosion on them
d.p clamp broken
front discs corroded
o/s/r tyre sidewall perished
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
d.p clamp broken
front discs corroded
o/s/r tyre sidewall perished
rear brake discs badly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
signs of wear all four brake discs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rusty
r/n/s tyre low on tread
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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GL03 BVU 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 GL03 BVU, 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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GL03 BVU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 2003.
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