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GP53 NXR

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,227 mi
Last recorded32,227 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 32,227 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 31,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,669 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 29,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 28,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge/225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper damage

Pass 19 Jun 2021 27,359 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper damage (not causing any injury when attached)

Pass 13 Jun 2020 26,720 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 25,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 25,110 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 24,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 22,631 miles

Front Lower exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 21,408 miles

n/s/f tyre splits and perished

o/s/f tyre split and perished

o/s/r tyre splits and perished

Pass 24 May 2014 20,227 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 20,227 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 18,970 miles

centre upper stop light inop

Pass 12 May 2012 17,826 miles

upper brake lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Nov 2010 16,402 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,016 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 13,514 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,653 miles

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, front and rear brake discs have corrosion near edges (both sides of car)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,806 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 NXR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

GP53 NXR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is GP53 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 NXR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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