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HL03 GGE

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,305 mi
Last recorded113,305 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GGE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,305 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,674 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 101,674 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 86,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,717 miles

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

nsr brake pipe corroded

slight play in front lower arm ball joints

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,786 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,203 miles

front discs lipped

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2010 38,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread getting low

front discs lipped

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,713 miles

airbag light on

front number plate deteriorated(just acceptable)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,881 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,607 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,542 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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HL03 GGE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HL03 GGE, 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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HL03 GGE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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