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GL03 XWG

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,179 mi
Last recorded82,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 XWG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 82,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 76,775 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 72,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 70,662 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 68,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 66,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 65,144 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 65,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 62,810 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2018 60,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 57,162 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,032 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 47,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 44,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,331 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 38,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,171 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,889 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,013 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,457 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 XWG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

GL03 XWG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is GL03 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 XWG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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