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HN03 WCR

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,807 mi
Last recorded107,807 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 WCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,807 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 107,807 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,556 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 92,558 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,972 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 90,934 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,923 miles

Advise rear brake pipes corroded to rear flexi hoses

Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Advise front brake disc's corroded

Advise rear brake pipes corroded to rear flexi hoses

Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,424 miles

exhaust centre section mounting bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust fully

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,298 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,297 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,687 miles

Advise both front tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,090 miles

Both front tyres showing cracks in between tread. NO cords exposed & tread depth OK

Fuel filler cap seal showing signs of deterioration

Fail 14 Apr 2010 74,090 miles

Both front tyres showing cracks in between tread. NO cords exposed & tread depth OK

Fuel filler cap seal showing signs of deterioration

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,673 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear boot light on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,337 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 67,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management lamp on

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,800 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,961 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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HN03 WCR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HN03 WCR, 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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HN03 WCR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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