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GU53 RFE

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,666 mi
Last recorded130,666 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 130,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,995 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,177 miles

front pads low

Fail 24 Jun 2014 103,299 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front no plate cracked

nsf drop link covers poor

nsr tyre close too limit

os rack damp

osf drop link weak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,299 miles

exhaust rusty

front no plate cracked

nsf drop link covers poor

nsr tyre close too limit

os rack damp

osf drop link weak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,799 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,782 miles

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust blowing slightly

exhaust corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2012 71,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 71,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 49,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,355 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 RFE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RFE, 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 GU53 RFE registered?

GU53 RFE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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