MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside wing mirror missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside wing mirror missing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage no cords showing at time of test
Offside Front Lower rear bush deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust bracket broken
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake pads appear low
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage no cords showing at time of test
Offside Front Lower rear bush deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre cracking on shoulder
rear tyres cracking
exhaust front bracket broke
front and rear tyres cracking
unable to fully inspect rear coilsprings due to suspension components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front subframe has impact damage
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front suspension track control arm bushes weakened
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front suspension track control arm bushes weakened
Front trackcontrol arms rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Front trackcontrol arms rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front right indicator lens broken
fuel cap sealing ring perished but still holding pressure
right front jacking block missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front right indicator lens broken
fuel cap sealing ring perished but still holding pressure
right front jacking block missing
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall
rear no plate de-laminating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
top and bottom of engine bay covered.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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GP03 DTU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 GP03 DTU, 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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What year was GP03 DTU registered?
GP03 DTU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2003.
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