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DF03 PGE

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,429 mi
Last recorded120,429 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 PGE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 120,429 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 120,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,678 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 102,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 83,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad warning light on

Front brake pads worn uneven

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,703 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 69,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 65,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 62,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,764 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,182 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,507 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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DF03 PGE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF03 PGE, 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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DF03 PGE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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