MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,313 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the sill is in need of extensive welding also rear arches are extremely rotten and have sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached also bushes extremely worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system these burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached also bush is extremely worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (by gearbox) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (wheel arch and sill ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (silencer) (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
handbrake on minimum efficiency
slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (by gearbox) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (wheel arch and sill ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (silencer) (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
handbrake on minimum efficiency
slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
handbrake on minimum efficiency
nearside door mirror casing damaged
nearside sill corroded and nearside rear wheel arch
offside rear tyre worn to 2mm
rear exhaust hanging bracket broken
slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall
slight play in offside front steering arm
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn
nearside rear sill corroding
offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn
offside rear tyre worn to 2.2mm
phone holder in centre of windscreen
rear exhaust hanging bracket broken
slight play in offside front steering arm
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
items on windscreen
nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded
nearside and offside rear coil springs corroding
offside rear tyre worn to 2.4mm
rear exhaust hanging bracket broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside rear coil spring corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
damage to nearside front outer tyre sidewall not showing cords
sat nav mounted on windscreen not obstructing drivers view
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
damage to nearside front outer tyre sidewall not showing cords
sat nav mounted on windscreen not obstructing drivers view
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
brake fiuid change required
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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ST03 WTA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 ST03 WTA, 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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ST03 WTA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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