MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Underchassis / underbody / wheel Arches / Suspension & Brake components are corroded
Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Underchassis / underbody / wheel Arches / Suspension & Brake components are corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left to right (3.1.6b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake requires adjustment
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK03 DVV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver 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 AK03 DVV, 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 AK03 DVV registered?
AK03 DVV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2003.
Is AK03 DVV safe to buy?
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