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AD03 UGP

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,377 mi
Last recorded164,377 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UGP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 164,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

slight visible smoke from exhaust

Fail 5 Mar 2019 164,376 miles

Brake performance not tested due to failure of offside rear brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

slight visible smoke from exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2018 154,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight visible smoke from exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2017 143,617 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight visible smoke from exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2016 134,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

gearbox to exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,366 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight movement evident in offside front lower suspension arm(rubber mounted)ball joint and rear mounting bush

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2015 124,366 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight movement evident in offside front lower suspension arm(rubber mounted)ball joint and rear mounting bush

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2014 117,079 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 117,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,725 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 103,496 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,952 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,287 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 84,287 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)

advise b/fluid level low

advise front inner b/pads low

advise front tyre treads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,501 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,718 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,581 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 23,581 miles

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

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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AD03 UGP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AD03 UGP, 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 AD03 UGP registered?

AD03 UGP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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