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GU03 HVH

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,736 mi
Last recorded123,736 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HVH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 123,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 123,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT BRACKET (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 117,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished + worn on outer + inner edge's

offside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's

Fail 22 Jan 2015 117,751 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished + worn on outer + inner edge's

offside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's

Pass 25 Jan 2014 112,051 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside handbrake lagging

Pass 21 Jan 2013 105,353 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 105,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 98,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel tank cap seal splitting.

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 98,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel tank cap seal splitting.

n/s brake pipe front to rear poorly fitted.

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,810 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 91,810 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 84,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front flexi hoses starting to perish

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,034 miles

both front flexi hoses starting to perish

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 67,181 miles

Both front tyres,tread wearing on outer edge.

Parking permits hanging from mirror.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 67,181 miles

Both front tyres,tread wearing on outer edge.

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Outer Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking permits hanging from mirror.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 56,870 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 45,592 miles

windscreen damaged in zone "a"

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 HVH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GU03 HVH, 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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What year was GU03 HVH registered?

GU03 HVH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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