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GM03 HXN

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,643 mi
Last recorded118,643 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HXN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no oil showing on dipstick added 3 ltrs to carry out emissions test

Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,809 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 112,796 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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 18 Aug 2015 104,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 18 Aug 2015 104,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 98,651 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracked.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Offside rear brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,805 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing.

Slight play in nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper wishbone outer joint.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,377 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2012 69,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 61,999 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,173 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 55,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,201 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 18 Jul 2007 33,773 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,597 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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GM03 HXN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GM03 HXN, 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 GM03 HXN registered?

GM03 HXN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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