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AD03 WHC

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,258 mi
Last recorded130,258 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WHC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 130,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 121,309 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,429 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 118,429 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,571 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,838 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded but adequately supported

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,933 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords and outer wall is cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2013 109,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords and outer wall is cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,966 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 105,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 102,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 99,556 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 90,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 86,112 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 86,112 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 84,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD03 WHC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD03 WHC, 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

How do I check the history of AD03 WHC?

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What year was AD03 WHC registered?

AD03 WHC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is AD03 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 WHC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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