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DL03 BZG

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,373 mi
Last recorded87,373 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 BZG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,373 miles

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

Offside Front slight cracks in sidewall

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f o/s/r tyres have slight cuts on outer walls

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,347 miles

front tyres lightly perished on sidewalls (due to age)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 65,338 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres lightly perished on sidewalls (due to age)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,712 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 57,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,471 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 52,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,502 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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DL03 BZG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL03 BZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL03 BZG registered?

DL03 BZG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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The MOT history for DL03 BZG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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