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EA03 WTM

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,328 mi
Last recorded88,328 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 WTM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 88,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,270 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,441 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,429 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,569 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,138 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 63,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,820 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,671 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,005 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 40,996 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,426 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,803 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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EA03 WTM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA03 WTM, 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 EA03 WTM registered?

EA03 WTM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EA03 WTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 WTM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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