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D9 GRY

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,233 mi
Last recorded61,233 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 GRY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,233 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 59,903 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 59,903 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,620 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 58,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,202 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 56,202 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,956 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 49,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,669 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 33,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,495 miles

o/s/f/+o/s/r tyres startimg to split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,360 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,552 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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D9 GRY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D9 GRY, 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 D9 GRY registered?

D9 GRY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is D9 GRY safe to buy?

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