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GU53 PZO

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,411 mi
Last recorded84,411 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 84,411 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2019 84,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,465 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

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

handbrake effort low but just met the specified requirements

nearside rear and nearside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Feb 2018 81,462 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake effort low but just met the specified requirements

nearside rear and nearside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,156 miles

both rear tyres low on tread and side walls deteriorated

nearside front tyre heavily deteriorated side wall

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,664 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has been driven flat

slight damage to nearside rear light

Fail 7 Nov 2012 60,463 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has been driven flat

slight damage to nearside rear light

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,310 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 54,308 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

left rear lamp ,outer lens cracked.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside & nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,019 miles

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,516 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 PZO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PZO, 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 PZO registered?

GU53 PZO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is GU53 PZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 PZO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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