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GM03 KZN

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,207 mi
Last recorded131,207 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 KZN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 131,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 124,196 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

engine light is on

Fail 3 Sep 2016 124,196 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine light is on

Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,914 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 111,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 111,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 104,824 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,358 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 64,789 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 64,741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,237 miles

wipers smearing

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

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 KZN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KZN, 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

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What year was GM03 KZN registered?

GM03 KZN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is GM03 KZN safe to buy?

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