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GP53 EBX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,486 mi
Last recorded123,486 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EBX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,392 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 107,222 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Under trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 102,675 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 102,531 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,877 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,817 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,688 miles

Nearside front wishbone rear bush seperated.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,551 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush seperated.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush seperated.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,907 miles

Nearside front wishbone rear bush has play.

Offside front wishbone rear bush has play.

Offside rear disc pitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,571 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 59,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,426 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,132 miles

slight cuts to o/s/f and n/s/f tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,328 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 33,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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GP53 EBX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP53 EBX, 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 GP53 EBX registered?

GP53 EBX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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