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GP03 DTU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 DTU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,001 miles

Nearside wing mirror missing

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 108,000 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,435 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 91,435 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 68,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,083 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 67,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,649 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,606 miles

exhaust front bracket broke

front and rear tyres cracking

unable to fully inspect rear coilsprings due to suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,260 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 61,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension track control arm bushes weakened

Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,581 miles

Front trackcontrol arms rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,845 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 46,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,818 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,059 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 32,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,337 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,185 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 20,891 miles

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?

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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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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GP03 DTU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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