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WG53 NCO

2003 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,301 mi
Last recorded49,301 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NCO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 49,301 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front shock absorbers covered in grease

Pass 12 Dec 2023 49,184 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 48,086 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 43,584 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 42,023 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 41,235 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 40,591 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,788 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 39,786 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,344 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,240 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight 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 18 Dec 2013 33,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,479 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,689 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 9,196 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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WG53 NCO is a 2003 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WG53 NCO, 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 WG53 NCO registered?

WG53 NCO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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