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GP03 DNF

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,689 mi
Last recorded145,689 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 DNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 123,685 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 120,685 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre.

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 102,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 92,452 miles

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

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

engine management light on

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer mounting perished

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,224 miles

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

engine mangerment light on

front number plate poor condtion

front pads wearing low

slight play in front rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,448 miles

Some play in both steering rack inner ends

under tray loose

Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,646 miles

front number plate is in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2008 60,646 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate is in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,712 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,785 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 41,785 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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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GP03 DNF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GP03 DNF, 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 GP03 DNF registered?

GP03 DNF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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