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DV03 KJZ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,961 mi
Last recorded107,961 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 KJZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,961 miles

child seat fitted near side rear

engine slight oil leaks

off side and near side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

off side and near side rear tyres bald inner edges and cracking

rear pads getting a little low

slight damage near side front wheel rim

slight front inner rack play both sides

Fail 28 Aug 2018 107,961 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted near side rear

engine slight oil leaks

off side and near side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

off side and near side rear tyres bald inner edges and cracking

rear pads getting a little low

slight damage near side front wheel rim

slight front inner rack play both sides

Pass 25 Sep 2017 103,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 95,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch virbration

o/s/f wiper starting to smear on screen

rear brakes noisey in rollers

Fail 14 Oct 2013 83,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch virbration

coolant level low

o/s/f wiper starting to smear on screen

oil leak

oil level low

oil service light on

orange oil warning light on

rear brakes noisey in rollers

Pass 3 Nov 2012 80,869 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall damage

offside rear tyre outter sidewall damage

Pass 3 May 2011 75,501 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 75,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,681 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 69,681 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,102 miles

slight play in both front rear wishbone bushes

Fail 20 Apr 2009 64,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both front rear wishbone bushes

Pass 29 May 2008 54,921 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,875 miles

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

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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DV03 KJZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV03 KJZ, 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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DV03 KJZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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