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BK03 WCZ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,398 mi
Last recorded71,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WCZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 69,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 67,742 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,680 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,899 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 63,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,390 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,264 miles

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,225 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 45,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,945 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 41,943 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,387 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,268 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,519 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,037 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,283 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,084 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 13,051 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 9,873 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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BK03 WCZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BK03 WCZ, 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 BK03 WCZ registered?

BK03 WCZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BK03 WCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 WCZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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