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GM03 KZC

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,827 mi
Last recorded127,827 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 KZC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 127,827 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 117,886 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 117,886 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 109,532 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 109,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded

handbrake components inside drums loose and broken

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,577 miles

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

exhaust front mounting corroded

rear number plate only secure in centre

windscreen cracker behind mirror

Pass 5 Sep 2009 81,738 miles

centre rear seat belt not securing

n/s handbrake reading low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,047 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,227 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 KZC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GM03 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

GM03 KZC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is GM03 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 KZC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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