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EY03 WEC

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,890 mi
Last recorded129,890 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 WEC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 129,890 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside Rear parking brake recording little or no effort

Fail 5 Apr 2018 129,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside Rear parking brake recording little or no effort

Pass 11 Mar 2017 126,467 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipes slight worn

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

windscreen multiple stone chips but within limits

Fail 11 Mar 2017 126,467 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipes slight worn

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

windscreen multiple stone chips but within limits

Pass 25 Sep 2015 123,344 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in differential gearing, causing slight knock

Fail 17 Sep 2015 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

M.I.L light on

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plug hanging next to gearbox, possible reverse light switch

slight play in differential gearing, causing slight knock

Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emmissions failed on first fast idle

engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2013 105,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

play to nearside/offside front lower rear rubber bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play to nearside/offside front lower rear wishbone rubber bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,706 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread worn doen to legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,360 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,748 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 44,355 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,516 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,393 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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EY03 WEC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY03 WEC, 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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EY03 WEC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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