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DV52 FUB

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,220 mi
Last recorded104,220 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 FUB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,220 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and both sides rear slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Front rotational noise on wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear corrosion , repair asap (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch, body panel corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 104,220 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and both sides rear slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Front rotational noise on wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear corrosion , repair asap (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch, body panel corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,761 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 101,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,377 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside inner sill/floor area corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 97,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 97,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer walls cracked all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer walls cracked all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex end slightly corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,064 miles

screen washers slightly weak

Fail 7 Nov 2017 80,064 miles

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

screen washers slightly weak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,962 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,141 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,378 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,983 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,355 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 68,990 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,229 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,839 miles

both front tyres low on tread

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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DV52 FUB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DV52 FUB, 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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DV52 FUB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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