MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine warning light on
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear washer inop
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
engine warning light on
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm
offside rear tyre on 1.6mm
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear washer inop
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wear and play in front lower control arm rear bracket bushs
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
N.S.R TYRE ONLY 3MM
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS03 RUC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DS03 RUC, 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 DS03 RUC registered?
DS03 RUC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2003.
Is DS03 RUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS03 RUC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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