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WJ03 GCZ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,770 mi
Last recorded111,770 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 GCZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 111,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 111,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 2m

Offside Front mirror cover casing missing

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Jan 2016 101,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch fowling wheel (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothsides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 2m

Offside Front mirror cover casing missing

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 90,347 miles

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

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

n,s,f and o,s,f tyrews worn close to legal limit

n,s,r and o,s,r tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,554 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,490 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 60,827 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,765 miles

advise replace centre exhaust bracket...located by gearbox]

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,551 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 41,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,202 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,170 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,060 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,009 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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WJ03 GCZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ03 GCZ, 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 WJ03 GCZ registered?

WJ03 GCZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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