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DC03 DNN

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,428 mi
Last recorded151,428 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 151,428 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 151,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,254 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 145,254 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 141,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,830 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 125,830 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 113,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 103,171 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2011 87,545 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 87,452 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2010 71,548 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,773 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,111 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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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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