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GX03 FOH

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FOH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,313 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 116,312 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,952 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have slight play in the bushes

Brake pad warning light on

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)

Rear exhaust box is leaking slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,422 miles

Both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes have play in them

Exhaust leaking slightly on the rear joint and on Exhaust hanging mounting point

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 97,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes have play in them

Exhaust leaking slightly on the rear joint and on Exhaust hanging mounting point

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 92,918 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,925 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 86,925 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,376 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 75,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,904 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 69,959 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 69,959 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,542 miles

Nearside rear parking brake needs attension

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,391 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,029 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 57,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GX03 FOH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GX03 FOH, 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 GX03 FOH registered?

GX03 FOH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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