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GL52 GJY

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,537 mi
Last recorded98,537 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 GJY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,537 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,452 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 93,124 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,924 miles

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

play on both front wheel

Pass 14 May 2008 77,777 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 53,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,940 miles

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

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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GL52 GJY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL52 GJY, 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 GL52 GJY registered?

GL52 GJY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is GL52 GJY safe to buy?

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