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DV03 RYP

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,879 mi
Last recorded80,879 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 RYP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,879 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,371 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 76,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,607 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,944 miles

Front windscreen chipped offside

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,311 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,393 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,970 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,002 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,656 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,687 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 24,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 RYP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DV03 RYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV03 RYP registered?

DV03 RYP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is DV03 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 RYP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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