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AX03 GYS

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,408 mi
Last recorded140,408 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 GYS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 140,408 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 140,408 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 134,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 134,434 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 128,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyer debt is 2.43 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 128,656 miles

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyer debt is 2.43 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 121,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 121,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has cut at outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has wear out outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases supporting bracket broken but system scure (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 114,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has cut at outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has wear out outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases supporting bracket broken but system scure (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 109,986 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust supporting bracket is broken.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 109,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust supporting bracket is broken.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,534 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS BECOMING SLIGHTLY DAMP

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM / GAITERS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMS

Fail 28 Jul 2015 104,534 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS BECOMING SLIGHTLY DAMP

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM / GAITERS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,510 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,388 miles

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

slight movement/wear in lower front arms rear mounting bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,515 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

bad oilleak on engine suspect oil filter

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,576 miles

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 65,208 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 65,208 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,950 miles

brake pad light on

Pass 22 Dec 2007 58,256 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 58,129 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)

EML (engine manegment light) On

Pass 22 Dec 2006 54,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,494 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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AX03 GYS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AX03 GYS, 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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AX03 GYS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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