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GU03 LNY

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,011 mi
Last recorded72,011 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 LNY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,441 miles

front brakes slightly uneven

front lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

offside rear coil spring rusty at bottom

Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise bonnet catch

advise cut in nearside front tyre on tread

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 55,633 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear number plate bulb conection corroded recomend attention soon

advise offside front wheel bearing slight noise recomened attention soon

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,017 miles

advise slight play both front outer balljoints

advise slight play both lower arm rear bushes

Fail 11 Jul 2008 48,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise slight play both front outer balljoints

advise slight play both lower arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,249 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 LNY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

GU03 LNY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is GU03 LNY safe to buy?

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