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GR03 KHP

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,970 mi
Last recorded130,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 KHP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 130,970 miles

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

Exhaust clamps are slightly deteriorated but exhaust is secure on test

Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 128,923 miles

Deterioration some bushes front arms etc

Oil leak

Surface corrosion various parts and components

Traction control lamp is on and brake warning lamp

Fail 6 Jun 2016 128,923 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Deterioration some bushes front arms etc

Oil leak

Surface corrosion various parts and components

Traction control lamp is on and brake warning lamp

Pass 6 Jun 2015 126,920 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 122,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

traction control and brake warning lamp is on

Fail 9 Jun 2014 122,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

traction control and brake warning lamp is on

Pass 30 May 2013 120,607 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake lever high but rbt readings ok

Pass 21 May 2012 115,399 miles

parking brake lever comes up high could be better

Fail 10 May 2012 115,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 108,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 98,419 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 88,300 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 78,544 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,272 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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GR03 KHP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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