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DU03 YYR

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YYR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 89,859 miles

E.M.L light stays on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake disc heavily corroded

brake pad warning light stays on

offside rear tyre age deterioated

rear sub frame corroded

strong smell of petrol inside car

Fail 31 Dec 2015 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

E.M.L light stays on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake disc heavily corroded

brake pad warning light stays on

offside rear tyre age deterioated

rear sub frame corroded

strong smell of petrol inside car

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all brake discs surface corrosion

exhaust manifold to downpipe fixing nuts corroded

exhaust mounting at gearbox corroded

fuel cap seal perished

offside front & both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 25 Feb 2015 88,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all brake discs surface corrosion

exhaust manifold to downpipe fixing nuts corroded

exhaust mounting at gearbox corroded

fuel cap seal perished

offside front & both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs have surface corrosion.

front exhaust securing nuts corroded

fuel cap seal perished.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall (no visible cords exposed)

offsdide front tyre sidewall perished.

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 86,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

engine warning light illuminated

front brake discs have surface corrosion.

front exhaust securing nuts corroded

fuel cap seal perished.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall (no visible cords exposed)

offsdide front tyre sidewall perished.

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,860 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs starting to corrode on surfaces

offside rear suspension coil spring broken at end

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated & starting to blow

Pass 22 Dec 2011 81,015 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 81,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,587 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 72,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 56,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,287 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,839 miles

O/S/R tyre punctured

Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,488 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 YYR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YYR, 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 YYR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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