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WG03 DKA

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

165,526 mi
Last recorded165,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 DKA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 165,526 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 163,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 161,026 miles

Heat shield over back box loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 156,112 miles

Front Inner brake pads low!

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 153,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 150,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 147,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 142,780 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 142,780 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 136,607 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 136,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 125,544 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 120,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 111,549 miles

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

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 27 Aug 2015 101,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 79,470 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 79,470 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,599 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 69,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 1 Sep 2011 59,457 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 14 Aug 2010 56,884 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 28 Aug 2009 48,747 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,986 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,369 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,949 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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WG03 DKA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WG03 DKA, 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.

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What year was WG03 DKA registered?

WG03 DKA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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