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GL03 UMW

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,074 mi
Last recorded104,074 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 104,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,586 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,042 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 87,040 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,822 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 78,815 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,597 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 68,399 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,148 miles

flat tyre warning light on

front discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,399 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,843 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 UMW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL03 UMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL03 UMW registered?

GL03 UMW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is GL03 UMW safe to buy?

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