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DU03 UEG

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,497 mi
Last recorded107,497 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UEG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,497 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,522 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,151 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 88,151 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 82,755 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 82,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake warning light staying on

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 70,761 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,773 miles

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

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

brake pad waring light on

Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

brake pad waring light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,758 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 44,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,472 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 37,472 miles

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

air bag light on indicating fault

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,382 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 33,382 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,484 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,037 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,563 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 21,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

All tyres sidewall damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 14,866 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 UEG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DU03 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

DU03 UEG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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