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WG03 WXR

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,650 mi
Last recorded68,650 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,244 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,833 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,990 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,958 miles

both sides front lower suspension arms,rear inner bushes worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,388 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,547 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 39,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,124 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,508 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,777 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,743 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 18,743 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 WXR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WXR, 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

How do I check the history of WG03 WXR?

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What year was WG03 WXR registered?

WG03 WXR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is WG03 WXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 WXR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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