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GR03 BCV

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,001 mi
Last recorded131,001 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 BCV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 131,001 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 130,990 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,753 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges & perished

brake pipes corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Dec 2017 114,736 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe above fuel filler neck (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges & perished

brake pipes corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,746 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusty / cleaned and greased

Fail 21 Nov 2016 109,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut / 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake pipe rusty / cleaned and greased

Pass 30 Dec 2015 108,121 miles

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

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

rear subframe mounts corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 108,121 miles

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

Nearside 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)

rear subframe mounts corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel rim bent

nearside rear wheel rim bent

rear brake discs pitted

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link ball joints

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,609 miles

chips in and out of 'A' zone

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp beam patterns poor

corrosion to rear metal brake pipe and unions

Fail 2 Jan 2014 102,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in and out of 'A' zone

corrosion to rear metal brake pipe and unions

Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,479 miles

airbag light on

movement in offside front lower arm rear bush

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perished

oil leak from rear diff

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Jan 2012 90,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn advise replacment

movement in offside front lower arm rear bush

offside front tyre close to legal limit and heavily perished advise replacment

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished advise replacment

oil leak from rear diff

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 5 Jan 2011 77,744 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,179 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 63,179 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,086 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 48,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,305 miles

o/s/r indecater cracked

windscreen chipped n/s

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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GR03 BCV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GR03 BCV, 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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GR03 BCV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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