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WF03 NFD

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,548 mi
Last recorded88,548 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 NFD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,686 miles

Front brake discs lightly rusted and degrading

Front brake pads getting low

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn

Front tyres aged, perished and worn low

Offside front indicator lense damaged

Offside parking brake performance slightly low

Rear brake discs lightly rusted and degrading

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorber top mounts perished

Rear tyres aged and perished

Spare tyre aged

Fail 29 Oct 2013 75,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs lightly rusted and degrading

Front brake pads getting low

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn

Front tyres aged, perished and worn low

Offside front indicator lense damaged

Offside parking brake performance slightly low

Rear brake discs lightly rusted and degrading

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorber top mounts perished

Rear tyres aged and perished

Spare tyre aged

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 72,569 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,825 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,401 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,257 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,249 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,239 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 44,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,078 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 28 Jun 2006 33,027 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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WF03 NFD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF03 NFD, 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 WF03 NFD registered?

WF03 NFD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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