MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres worn on edges & perished
brake pipes corroded
front exhaust bracket broken
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
n/s/r brake pipe rusty / cleaned and greased
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
o/s/r indecater cracked
windscreen chipped n/s
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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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