MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
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
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
rear brake pads 80% worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
brake pad light on
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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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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