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GP03 YNM

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,223 mi
Last recorded91,223 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 YNM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 91,223 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,264 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,264 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 81,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,678 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 70,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 63,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,808 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,808 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,683 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,718 miles

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OFFSIDE OF ENGINE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,342 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 YNM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

GP03 YNM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is GP03 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 YNM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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