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WBZ 5182

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,018 mi
Last recorded141,018 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 5182
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 121,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 121,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,818 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 102,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in glass. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear wiper not working?

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,161 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 89,159 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,967 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 82,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet catch stiff?

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,864 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,858 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust slightly smokey

Front exhaust bracket corroded through

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust slightly smokey

Front exhaust bracket corroded through

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,241 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits slight blue smoke when warmed up

Front exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 74,241 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits slight blue smoke when warmed up

Front exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,998 miles

Rear exhaust mount starting to brake away from silencer

Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,998 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount starting to brake away from silencer

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,796 miles

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 13 Feb 2007 40,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,206 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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WBZ 5182 is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBZ 5182, 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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What year was WBZ 5182 registered?

WBZ 5182 is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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