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GU03 LPF

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,953 mi
Last recorded91,953 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 91,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded osf and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside handbrake reading low - requires adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 82,050 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF drop link lower boot deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes imbalanced due to nearside brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Offside mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside handbrake reading low - requires adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively NSF brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 73,361 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,355 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,597 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 65,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyre's heavily worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue engine area's

Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

oil leak engine area

Pass 5 May 2017 50,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box mount splitting (7.1.2)

oil residue engine area's

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,156 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 42,253 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,621 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,621 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 33,401 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2013 33,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2012 29,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front and rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 May 2012 29,003 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2011 24,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 24,146 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,711 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 21,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 19,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,375 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,301 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 LPF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 LPF, 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 LPF registered?

GU03 LPF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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