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DA52 RYJ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,420 mi
Last recorded88,420 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 88,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front wishbone (rear) rubber bush is deteriorated

offside front wishbone (rear) rubber bush is deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2014 88,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front wishbone (rear) rubber bush is deteriorated

offside front wishbone (rear) rubber bush is deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2013 83,635 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 83,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2012 78,368 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 78,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,338 miles

Front and Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,458 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,668 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,486 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,491 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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DA52 RYJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA52 RYJ, 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 DA52 RYJ registered?

DA52 RYJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is DA52 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 RYJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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