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WD03 XHF

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 XHF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 87,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked to cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 85,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil and antifreeze leaking from engine area

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,345 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,148 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,120 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,256 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,879 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,526 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,251 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,697 miles

n/s front tyre starting to wear low on edge

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 XHF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green 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 WD03 XHF, 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 WD03 XHF registered?

WD03 XHF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is WD03 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD03 XHF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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