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WJ03 GKZ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,145 mi
Last recorded116,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 116,145 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,259 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 101,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 95,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 89,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,445 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,534 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,055 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 55,565 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 55,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2007 52,058 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 48,004 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 GKZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

WJ03 GKZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is WJ03 GKZ safe to buy?

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