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WG03 HNV

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,551 mi
Last recorded96,551 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,551 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 96,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,921 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 94,921 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,407 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 90,371 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 88,643 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 85,159 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 85,159 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 74,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 69,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 69,112 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 63,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 63,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 58,001 miles

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

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 25 May 2012 54,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill guards and splash guards limiting access to prescribed areas

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,163 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,490 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 45,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 42,503 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 38,409 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 16 Jun 2007 32,953 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 32,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,174 miles

full check not completed rear seat belt/baby seat fitted/n/s/f tyre worn slight outer edge/n/s/r slight splits in treas

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 HNV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WG03 HNV, 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 WG03 HNV registered?

WG03 HNV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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