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GU53 RGO

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,589 mi
Last recorded112,589 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 RGO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,589 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,954 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 102,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 94,895 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,916 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,916 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,352 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 77,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,257 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket corroded through.

slight free play in steering rack.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,175 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 61,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,358 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,724 miles

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?

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 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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