MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone trailing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/sf roadwheel slight damage and tyre nicked
oil low o/s/rack gaiter contaminated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/sf roadwheel slight damage and tyre nicked
oil low o/s/rack gaiter contaminated
both front tyres worn on inner tread
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wheel rim dented on inner face
nearside rear tyre tread getting low
suspect tracking out of adjustment ( steering wheel not straight & nearside track rod lock nut was loose)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wheel rim dented on inner face
nearside rear tyre tread getting low
Oil leak
centre exhaust bracket corroded through.
slight free play in steering rack.
offside front tyre worn inner edges/small cut in tread -no cords exposed
slight free movement in near side front steering rack end ball joint
water marks in rear number plate /digits still legible
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front tyre worn inner edges/small cut in tread -no cords exposed
slight free movement in near side front steering rack end ball joint
water marks in rear number plate /digits still legible
Very minor flat area on inside rim of o/s/r heel
Windscreen wipers causing very slight smears accross windscreen
o/s/r/ tyre has minor cracks accross tread surface
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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GU53 RGO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RGO, 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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GU53 RGO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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