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FA03 WEV

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,834 mi
Last recorded108,834 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WEV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,834 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a crack on inner side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in front drumsticks

Fail 21 Jul 2014 97,681 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 97,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 89,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,269 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,729 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 82,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,893 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 71,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front pipe clamp corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,449 miles

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

small dent to o/s/f door

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,493 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

windscreen chipped on offside.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 43,493 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

windscreen chipped on offside.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 32,666 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 32,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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FA03 WEV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA03 WEV, 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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FA03 WEV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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