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2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 USD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 56,886 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion at the centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,354 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 51,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 45,448 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,565 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 39,070 miles

Body damage evident.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (7.1.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre walls perished

Pass 12 May 2014 32,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,078 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 31,078 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,658 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyre walls deterioated

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection

sill trims fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 19 May 2011 250,100 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn.

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

rear brake discs worn.

Fail 16 May 2011 25,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn.

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 6 May 2010 22,922 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side mirror glass broken.

Fail 4 May 2010 22,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side mirror glass broken.

Fail 8 May 2009 20,408 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 20,408 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 18,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light is on.

n/s/f aim adjusted for customer, no charge. thankyou.

rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,167 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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DA03 USD 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA03 USD, 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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DA03 USD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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