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GV03 GXL

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,190 mi
Last recorded87,190 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 GXL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 87,190 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 83,770 miles

Rear seats and seat belts removed.

bucket seats fitted both front with harnesses.

Pass 10 Aug 2019 78,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 74,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,416 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 68,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,000 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,600 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 57,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,371 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 45,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear no plate soon require replacement

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,559 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,181 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 20,181 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,579 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 8,957 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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GV03 GXL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GV03 GXL, 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 GV03 GXL registered?

GV03 GXL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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