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WF53 GUH

2003 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,418 mi
Last recorded112,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 GUH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,418 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers / undertay fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2021 112,418 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers / undertay fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,210 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 101,210 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,148 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 29 Feb 2016 76,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,669 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,816 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,058 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,866 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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WF53 GUH is a 2003 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WF53 GUH, 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 WF53 GUH registered?

WF53 GUH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 GUH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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