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VX03 GZZ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,658 mi
Last recorded104,658 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 GZZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 104,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,306 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front rack bootdamp

smell of burning oil when doing emissions test

trays & covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

both steering rack gatters damp / slight oil leak

smoke / oil burning when carrying out emissions test may req att could catch fire

trays & covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,624 miles

Both front tyres detoriated

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 92,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 91,564 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,370 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 90,289 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 86,628 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 86,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,511 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 75,484 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,099 miles

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

inner edge worn both front tyres

some cracking in tread nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,012 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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VX03 GZZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VX03 GZZ, 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 VX03 GZZ registered?

VX03 GZZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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