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ADY 619D

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,638 mi
Last recorded154,638 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 619D
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 154,638 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 154,638 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 151,231 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 151,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 134,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,982 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 114,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,812 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2011 64,726 miles

all tyres worn on edges

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

corrosion to front exhaust mounting

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn low approx 80%

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low

oil leak from rear of engine

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn approx 60%

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,600 miles

both o/s tyres heavily cracking in the sidewalls and the tred

brake and fuel pipes undersealed

engine oil leaks

engine ticking noise

exhaust blowing

gear box damp

kerb damage to alloy wheels

under cover corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,000 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 30,000 miles

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

rear wiper smearing. vehicle wet at time of test. sills covered by plastic trims. both front tyres starting to wear low and cracked in tread. o/s/r tyre worn low and cracked in tread.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,276 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 17,901 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,842 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 13,735 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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ADY 619D is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey 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 ADY 619D, 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 ADY 619D registered?

ADY 619D is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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