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AD03 ZGW

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,178 mi
Last recorded78,178 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZGW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 78,178 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear heat shield loose

front tyres wearing low on edges

some dampness around fuel filter

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,178 miles

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

front tyres wearing low on edges

some dampness around fuel filter

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,264 miles

exhaust front mounting corroded

exhaust rear heat shield loose

n/s wiper blade starting to split

screen washers poor at times

some dampness around fuel filter

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,220 miles

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

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

exhaust front mounting corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,286 miles

windscreen washers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,101 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,226 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 34,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,477 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 28,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre cracking around tread area

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,220 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,220 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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AD03 ZGW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AD03 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

AD03 ZGW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is AD03 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ZGW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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