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RJ03 GWW

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,046 mi
Last recorded121,046 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 GWW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 121,046 miles

brake wear indicator illuminated

Fail 11 Feb 2017 121,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported possible to weld bracket (7.1.1)

brake wear indicator illuminated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,908 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN EXHAUST STILL FULLY SECURE AT TIME OF TEST (CAN BE WELDED)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 111,787 miles

TESTED WET WEATHER

brake pad warning lamp on

chip in o/s screen

fuel cap seal perished

rear baby seat fitted

rear exhaust mount broken rear

Pass 20 Jan 2014 98,382 miles

E M light on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting broken

fuel cap sealing rubber perished/splitting

Fail 17 Jan 2014 98,382 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E M light on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting broken

fuel cap sealing rubber perished/splitting

Fail 2 Feb 2013 87,285 miles

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

all tyres very low on tread

Pass 2 Feb 2013 87,285 miles

all tyres very low on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2012 72,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2011 61,680 miles

see checklist 111635

Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,801 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,382 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,613 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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RJ03 GWW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ03 GWW, 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 RJ03 GWW registered?

RJ03 GWW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is RJ03 GWW safe to buy?

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