MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box front flange splitiing (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushs, slight oil contamination causing premature wear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted rear mounting area distorted from inpact (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
considerable engine oil leak
crankshaft auxillary pulley distorted and wobbling when running
engine covers and undertrays fitted, sill covers fitted
front number plate cracked
intermitant slight missfire
nearside handbrake application slightly delayed and weaker, advise further inspection
nearside headlamp aim low
nearside rear tyre mishaped on inner edge 225/40/18
noisey rear diff, and diff is leaking oil
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box front flange splitiing (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushs, slight oil contamination causing premature wear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted rear mounting area distorted from inpact (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
considerable engine oil leak
crankshaft auxillary pulley distorted and wobbling when running
engine covers and undertrays fitted, sill covers fitted
front number plate cracked
intermitant slight missfire
nearside handbrake application slightly delayed and weaker, advise further inspection
nearside headlamp aim low
nearside rear tyre mishaped on inner edge 225/40/18
noisey rear diff, and diff is leaking oil
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Not working and cover missing (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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DC03 DNN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DC03 DNN, 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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DC03 DNN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 2003.
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