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GL53 HFX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,319 mi
Last recorded99,319 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,279 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 90,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,167 miles

play in both wishbone bushes

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,725 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 70,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,326 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,791 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 54,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,146 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,308 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,014 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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GL53 HFX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GL53 HFX, 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

How do I check the history of GL53 HFX?

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What year was GL53 HFX registered?

GL53 HFX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is GL53 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 HFX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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