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SD03 WNP

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 WNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,499 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015
Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,743 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2013 70,743 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,925 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 64,925 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,927 miles

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

brakepad ware sensor wire broken on nearside front pad

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,870 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,450 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 37,479 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,561 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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SD03 WNP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SD03 WNP, 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 SD03 WNP registered?

SD03 WNP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SD03 WNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 WNP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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