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GU03 KBE

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,259 mi
Last recorded40,259 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 KBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,259 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 40,258 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 37,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion near nearside fuel tank mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front track rod end has had heat applied

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 19 May 2017 37,582 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion near nearside fuel tank mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. Corroded in mountings, unable to make full assessment (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. Corroded in mountings, unable to make full assessment (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front track rod end has had heat applied

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 35,147 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 32,503 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 32,503 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2014 29,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 23,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 23,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 21,725 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 19 Jan 2012 21,725 miles

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,964 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 19,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,608 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,610 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,466 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,012 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,493 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 KBE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KBE, 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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GU03 KBE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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