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GU03 NPN

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,288 mi
Last recorded109,288 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 109,288 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 109,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f sunvisor cannot be stowed in the offscreen postion. and drop down obstructing veiw of the road.

oil sump leaking oil

Pass 1 Feb 2010 100,030 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 86,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,675 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,541 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 36,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 36,255 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 NPN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPN, 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 NPN registered?

GU03 NPN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is GU03 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 NPN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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