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DG03 JZL

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,901 mi
Last recorded52,901 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 JZL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 52,080 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,720 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 51,720 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,157 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

x1 exhaust bracket broken but systerm supported

Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

x1 exhaust bracket broken but systerm supported

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,875 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,261 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,520 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,557 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 22,536 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

thorn in o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,310 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 4,635 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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DG03 JZL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG03 JZL, 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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What year was DG03 JZL registered?

DG03 JZL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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