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GU53 GPX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,366 mi
Last recorded66,366 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 GPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,366 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 66,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,358 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 58,358 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,713 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 49,606 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 36,965 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 36,965 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,724 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,274 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 23,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 17,794 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,929 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 8,925 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,628 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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GU53 GPX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU53 GPX, 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 GU53 GPX registered?

GU53 GPX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is GU53 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 GPX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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