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DG03 OGP

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 OGP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,300 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear discs pitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 112,300 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective will not open to do under bonnet checks (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,069 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded TO NEARSIDE REAR HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Oct 2015 106,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded TO NEARSIDE REAR HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,341 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,513 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 62,513 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,952 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 56,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,679 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,541 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,681 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,004 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 OGP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OGP, 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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DG03 OGP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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