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WF52 LBN

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,697 mi
Last recorded107,697 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 LBN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,697 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,705 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 102,694 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,428 miles

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

O/S/R parking brake efficiency slightly low

Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R parking brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,201 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,675 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,906 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,656 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 52,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,381 miles

Front brake pads woren close to wear sensor.

Front tyres worn low on very outer edges.

Slight play within offside of steering rack and offside lower suspension arm outer ball joint.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,721 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)

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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WF52 LBN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF52 LBN, 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 WF52 LBN registered?

WF52 LBN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is WF52 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 LBN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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