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WJ03 UCG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,177 mi
Last recorded105,177 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 UCG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,177 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm p bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mount missing

handbrake efficiency only just met pass criteria

Fail 15 Mar 2017 105,177 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm p bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mount missing

handbrake efficiency only just met pass criteria

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,998 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,359 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing excessively on outer edge

Fail 11 Jun 2015 97,355 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing excessively on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,975 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

the nearside handbrake is poor just passed the test on the lower limit

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,982 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

the offside front tyre is nearly worn out

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,978 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer side wall.

Fail 19 Feb 2011 68,845 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer side wall.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,912 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,011 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 UCG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ03 UCG, 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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WJ03 UCG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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