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B12 DNA

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,406 mi
Last recorded64,406 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DNA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,406 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,056 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 59,050 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,463 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2016 41,985 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 33,939 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in offside rear suspension upper arm to hub bush.

Fail 3 Jan 2015 33,841 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 25,389 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Dec 2013 25,386 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,561 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,123 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,933 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 5,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,575 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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B12 DNA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver 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 B12 DNA, 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 B12 DNA registered?

B12 DNA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is B12 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 DNA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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