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GU03 VTL

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,038 mi
Last recorded190,038 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 190,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front grille needs to be secure

water level indicator on

Fail 11 Jun 2015 190,033 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front grille needs to be secure

water level indicator on

Pass 5 Aug 2014 189,163 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 189,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 180,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 172,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 158,565 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 145,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 132,422 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 120,147 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 120,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 108,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2006

Front number plate backing becoming perished

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 VTL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

GU03 VTL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is GU03 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VTL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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