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GU53 GSY

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,568 mi
Last recorded95,568 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 GSY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear round fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 93,966 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 86,572 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,055 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil Leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 82,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre is slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,437 miles

Both front tyres have light cracking of the sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal is very slightly deteriated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 78,437 miles

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

Both front tyres have light cracking of the sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal is very slightly deteriated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 67,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,132 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,567 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 GSY 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 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 GU53 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

GU53 GSY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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