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GL03 XWT

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,561 mi
Last recorded113,561 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 XWT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 113,561 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slight corroded

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 2 May 2018 105,047 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 104,456 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Engine cover fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,739 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 101,178 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 99,018 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,967 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 86,442 miles

front brake discs scored

nsr tyre wearing low 3mm

rear brake discs scored

rear brake pipes coroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2011 86,419 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs scored

nsr tyre wearing low 3mm

rear brake discs scored

rear brake pipes coroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 71,503 miles

cuts evident in rear tyres.rear number plate starting to deterioate.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,361 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,018 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 XWT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

GL03 XWT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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