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DN03 KNY

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,110 mi
Last recorded116,110 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 KNY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,369 miles

Front brake discs worn

Underside of vehicle covered with oil

Fail 16 Jul 2015 104,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,969 miles

corosion to o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes

covers fitted

n/s/r tyre deteriating

oil leak contaminating o/s steering and suspension components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,969 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level between min/max

corosion to o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes

covers fitted

n/s/r tyre deteriating

oil leak contaminating o/s steering and suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,409 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

nearside front brake pad wire not routed correctly

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

offside rear brake pad wire broken

slight chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,941 miles

all brake pipes and ferrels corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes some movement

Fail 4 Aug 2011 77,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes and ferrels corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes some movement

Pass 14 Aug 2010 70,394 miles

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

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

Underside of engine oily.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 70,360 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Underside of engine oily.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,930 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of being driven on while under inflaited.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 60,921 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of being driven on while under inflaited.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,069 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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DN03 KNY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN03 KNY, 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 DN03 KNY registered?

DN03 KNY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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