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GL03 OAU

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,472 mi
Last recorded123,472 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 OAU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On seam of tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Minimal offside parking brake effort

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 123,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On seam of tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Minimal offside parking brake effort

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 120,262 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 120,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 114,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both sides headlight reflectors insecure??

front sidelights (white) incorporated into amber reflectors

Fail 11 Nov 2014 114,497 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

both sides headlight reflectors insecure??

front sidelights (white) incorporated into amber reflectors

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,982 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 109,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 109,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,617 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temp. repair to rear exhaust

Fail 2 Sep 2011 90,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad light on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,319 miles

All tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temp repair made to exhaust braket near gearbox

Fail 31 Aug 2010 78,319 miles

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

All tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temp repair made to exhaust braket near gearbox

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,909 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,266 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,164 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 OAU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

GL03 OAU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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