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GU03 ZSW

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,374 mi
Last recorded53,374 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 ZSW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,374 miles

fuel cup sealing ring Pershing recommend replace soon

Pass 20 Mar 2024 53,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,298 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 50,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,387 miles

chips in front windscreen

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

number plates deteriorating

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,333 miles

front wishbone rear bushes slight play

mixed tyre speed ratings

number plates deteriorating

rear tyres perishing and getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,390 miles

mixed tyre speed ratings

brake pipes corroding

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,286 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,939 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,669 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,629 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,515 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,292 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 ZSW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

GU03 ZSW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is GU03 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 ZSW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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