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DU03 WZA

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,570 mi
Last recorded94,570 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WZA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,570 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (brake reaction) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (brake reaction) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 81,280 miles

N S R number plate light corroded

O S R handbrake slightly lower than N S R

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,670 miles

front brake discs worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,670 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres have slight tears in side walls , not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,230 miles

both front lower ball joints and rear mounts worn require urgent replacment!

Fail 26 Oct 2010 56,230 miles

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

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

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

both front lower ball joints and rear mounts worn require urgent replacment!

Pass 31 Oct 2009 50,170 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,154 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,147 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

N/S/F jacking block missing

bonett catch stiff

boot light missing

heat sheeled rattle ?

oil light on int at idle

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,441 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 32,295 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 WZA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WZA, 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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DU03 WZA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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