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GV53 VMR

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 VMR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 90,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 87,889 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy baffles rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 84,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 84,046 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .033 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 80,470 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in steering track arms

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 71,805 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 71,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,577 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,952 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,952 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,471 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 36,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 31,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,247 miles

bumper secured with tape

rear exhaust bracket mounting deteriorated

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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GV53 VMR 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 76.2%.

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 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 GV53 VMR, 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 GV53 VMR registered?

GV53 VMR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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