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GU03 HJC

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,222 mi
Last recorded142,222 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2018 142,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 136,529 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 132,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 127,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 121,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 108,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 100,799 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,976 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,529 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,370 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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GU03 HJC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU03 HJC, 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 GU03 HJC registered?

GU03 HJC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is GU03 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 HJC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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