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GL53 PZU

2003 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,929 mi
Last recorded159,929 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 PZU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 159,929 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 155,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 15,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 153,840 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 153,790 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2014 149,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 149,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 143,248 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 143,248 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 134,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 134,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 127,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

osr tyre starting to perish and split no cords showing

Fail 31 Oct 2011 127,269 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

splits showing o/s/f inner tyre wall

Pass 3 Nov 2010 120,350 miles

Oil leak

heatsheild exhaust loose

Pass 24 Oct 2009 112,618 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket (connecting to gearbox) heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 99,400 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 99,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 83,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 64,295 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 PZU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PZU, 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 PZU registered?

GL53 PZU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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