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WG03 SVE

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,425 mi
Last recorded61,425 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 SVE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,537 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays hiding some components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,793 miles

engine covers blocking view of components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,621 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded but not weakened

engine cover/under-tray blocking view of components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,818 miles

ALL TYRE PRESSURES LOW

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

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS PERISHED/DAMAGED SIDE WALL

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,504 miles

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

advise bonnet safety catch partially seized

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,663 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Screw in OSR tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 44,078 miles

Advise replacement of both rear tyres as soon as possible.

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre-outer sidewall deteriorated/damaged.

Nearside registration lamp slightly dim.

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded/pitted.

Pass 30 May 2009 38,913 miles

off side front bottom ball joint slight play

off side front bottom rear suspension bush slight play

off side rear tyre 2mm

rear brake discs poor

Pass 1 May 2008 33,183 miles

Exhaust bracket badly rusted

Front brake pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,211 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 24,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 SVE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

WG03 SVE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is WG03 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 SVE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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