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WG03 WXV

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,807 mi
Last recorded128,807 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 WXV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,807 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 118,246 miles

front tyres slighly perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2015 118,246 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

front tyres slighly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor chips on windscreen

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,572 miles

Center rear seatbelt not tested as unable to gais access to the buckle.

Engine oil leak

Engine oil low,

Slight play nearside front lower arm ball joint.

Slight play offside front lower arm ball joint.

Slight play offside track rod inner joint.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 89,572 miles

Center rear seatbelt not tested as unable to gais access to the buckle.

Engine oil leak

Engine oil low,

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

Slight play nearside front lower arm ball joint.

Slight play offside front lower arm ball joint.

Slight play offside track rod inner joint.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,052 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,467 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres splitting and cracking through treads and sidewalls

Fail 8 Mar 2010 73,467 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres splitting and cracking through treads and sidewalls

Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,316 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,592 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 63,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2007 63,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 63,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 51,694 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 WXV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

WG03 WXV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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