MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
ns f tyre tread on limit play in os wishbone resr bush gear oil leak on diff
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine has mis fire whilst idling and sounds tapety advise further inspection
fuel cap seal slightly perished
nearside front steering rack arm has slight play
nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed and close to legal limit
nearside rear wheel outer edge scuffed
outer sill covers fitted
small stone chips on windscreen none exceeding 10mm
unable to asses rear springs fully
unable to asses under bonnet fully due to plastic covers
under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine has mis fire whilst idling and sounds tapety advise further inspection
fuel cap seal slightly perished
nearside front steering rack arm has slight play
nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed and close to legal limit
nearside rear wheel outer edge scuffed
outer sill covers fitted
small stone chips on windscreen none exceeding 10mm
unable to asses rear springs fully
unable to asses under bonnet fully due to plastic covers
under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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DU03 GJE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DU03 GJE, 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 DU03 GJE registered?
DU03 GJE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2003.
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