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WG03 NFE

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,395 mi
Last recorded70,395 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 70,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 67,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 58,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake hose mounting bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,908 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 56,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear end of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear end of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,897 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,309 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 42,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,291 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,674 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,966 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,459 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,953 miles

o/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall.

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

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 NFE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

WG03 NFE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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