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GP53 EEU

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,165 mi
Last recorded113,165 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EEU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 113,165 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 113,189 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 99,659 miles

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 30 Dec 2013 76,642 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 65,101 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 53,513 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,531 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,531 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,486 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,300 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,042 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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GP53 EEU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP53 EEU, 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 GP53 EEU registered?

GP53 EEU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is GP53 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 EEU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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