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RJ03 DGV

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,707 mi
Last recorded115,707 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 DGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,707 miles

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

Offside Rear floor correding

Fail 23 Mar 2018 115,528 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted excessive oil leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear floor correding

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,946 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 105,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,970 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2015 89,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,034 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 83,034 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,762 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 64,546 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 64,546 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,043 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,013 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,394 miles

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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RJ03 DGV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black 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 RJ03 DGV, 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 RJ03 DGV registered?

RJ03 DGV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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