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AY03 OUW

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,644 mi
Last recorded104,644 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OUW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 102,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,003 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,942 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE VERY OILY

Fail 5 Nov 2019 94,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE VERY OILY

Pass 5 Nov 2018 88,362 miles

O/S/R brake pipe getting rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2018 88,362 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/R brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,462 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 80,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 73,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,454 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

slight corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,083 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars 2mm

headlight lenes misted

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and nearly on wear bars

Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,255 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,273 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,252 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,218 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,462 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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AY03 OUW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY03 OUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 OUW registered?

AY03 OUW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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