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A13 WBC

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,944 mi
Last recorded56,944 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WBC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,692 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 52,692 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 52,692 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,890 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 49,944 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 49,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,906 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 48,906 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,779 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 46,779 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cracking on outer side wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,263 miles

Both front tyres are starting to perish/crack.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish/crack.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,597 miles

wipers smearing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres perishing outter sidewalls and wearing on outter edges.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 40,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres perishing outter sidewalls and wearing on outter edges.

wipers smearing.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,110 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,964 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,309 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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A13 WBC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A13 WBC, 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 A13 WBC registered?

A13 WBC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is A13 WBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 WBC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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