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AY03 ZNG

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,179 mi
Last recorded125,179 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZNG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 125,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 125,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box hanger (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre started to perish

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Front tyre started to perish

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,227 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer bracket broken away causing leak ALSO front support bracket broken (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 113,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer bracket broken away causing leak ALSO front support bracket broken (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,779 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,465 miles

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

both wipers split

movement o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes

oil low & milky deposits on dip stick

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,254 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 86,249 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,541 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,536 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,571 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Scored

Rear Brake Discs Rusty and Scored

Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 77,497 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 76,974 miles

front exhaust mount fractured

surface rust rear discs

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,225 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

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 ZNG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNG, 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 AY03 ZNG registered?

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

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