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DU03 GJE

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,689 mi
Last recorded110,689 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 GJE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 110,689 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 110,689 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 108,035 miles

ns f tyre tread on limit play in os wishbone resr bush gear oil leak on diff

Pass 9 Feb 2010 91,766 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 94,061 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,177 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 72,177 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,656 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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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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