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D6 AYR

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,773 mi
Last recorded35,773 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 AYR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 35,773 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 35,773 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 35,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 34,177 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 32,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,951 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 29,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,004 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,984 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2014 24,984 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,781 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,187 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,033 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,701 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 9,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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D6 AYR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D6 AYR, 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 D6 AYR registered?

D6 AYR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is D6 AYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D6 AYR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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