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GU53 PXZ

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,351 mi
Last recorded93,351 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 PXZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 93,351 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 85,487 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,861 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,518 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

dash display is indicating a bulb failure

f/o/s tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,352 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in thread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,004 miles

advise both rear tyres on wear bars

advise o/s/f tyre cracking in treads and low tread

Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,360 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,315 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,331 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front and rear tyre showing some signs of damage

Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front and rear tyre showing some signs of damage

Pass 5 Feb 2011 45,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,287 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,105 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,152 miles

Advise front tyres worn to slick on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,120 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 PXZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey 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 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

GU53 PXZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is GU53 PXZ safe to buy?

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