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GL03 BVU

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,651 mi
Last recorded140,651 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 BVU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 140,651 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2019 132,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 129,015 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2018 129,015 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2017 125,166 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 122,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,267 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 114,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,461 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 110,461 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 107,661 miles

both the front brake discs have surface corrosion on them

Fail 9 May 2013 107,661 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 104,582 miles

d.p clamp broken

front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 9 May 2012 104,580 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 101,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of wear all four brake discs

Pass 7 May 2010 98,190 miles

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)

Fail 7 May 2010 98,190 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2009 92,769 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2008 84,944 miles

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre low on tread

Pass 12 May 2007 78,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,114 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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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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What year was GL03 BVU registered?

GL03 BVU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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