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ST03 WTA

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,313 mi
Last recorded74,313 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 WTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2024 74,313 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,957 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 71,957 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 70,420 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 69,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,476 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 63,534 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2018 63,534 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2017 58,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 55,888 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 55,823 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,469 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,033 miles

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,963 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 44,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,586 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,934 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,159 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,119 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 15,119 miles

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?

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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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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