MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
n/s front tyre worn low on edges
o/s front tyre worn low on outer edge
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads worn very low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
unable to test offside and nearside rear seat belts properly childs seats fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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GL53 HGX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 HGX, 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 GL53 HGX registered?
GL53 HGX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 2003.
Is GL53 HGX safe to buy?
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