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WJ03 URY

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,499 mi
Last recorded88,499 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 URY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,920 miles

Slight Play i N/S/F & O/S/F Bottom Ball Joints

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,473 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn on Edges

N/S/R Mudflap Insecure

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

Slight Play in N/S/F & O/S/F Bottom Ball Joints

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,187 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,694 miles

n/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,053 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 38,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 30,661 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all 4 brake discs corroded

some noise from n/s/r handbrake when wheel spun

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 URY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 URY, 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 URY registered?

WJ03 URY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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