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GP03 NKN

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,186 mi
Last recorded112,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,912 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 89,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 72,483 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE BOX CRACKED

N/S/F AND O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

O/S/F SHOCKER LEAKING

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY-IN N/S+O/S RACK ENDS

Pass 1 May 2009 48,904 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 16,844 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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GP03 NKN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NKN, 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 GP03 NKN registered?

GP03 NKN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is GP03 NKN safe to buy?

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