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GP03 TWU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,683 mi
Last recorded102,683 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,683 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 102,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 95,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 89,491 miles

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

exhaust emissions smoky

parking brake requires attention

Pass 16 Aug 2014 86,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,870 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 83,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,020 miles

parking brake effort low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,912 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,888 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 21 Aug 2010 67,139 miles

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

rear exhaust mount very poor

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,116 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,796 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,752 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 TWU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

GP03 TWU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is GP03 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 TWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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