MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear number plate is poor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear number plate is poor
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear reg plate poor corrosion to rear brake pipes stering rack weeping oil
slight weep from steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pads appear low advise
nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise
nearside rear seat belt clasp not working advise requires attention
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU03 ZZL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?
GU03 ZZL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2003.
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