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WD03 XCF

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,608 mi
Last recorded100,608 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 XCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 100,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn X2 both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,898 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 91,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,737 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,192 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,192 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,668 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 62,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,013 miles

monitor rear tyre wear

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,350 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,467 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,782 miles

gearbox to exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,184 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,489 miles

airbag light on

front exhaust clamp broken

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2009 49,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 44,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,648 miles

surface rust on all brake discs

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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WD03 XCF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WD03 XCF, 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

How do I check the history of WD03 XCF?

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What year was WD03 XCF registered?

WD03 XCF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is WD03 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD03 XCF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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