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WJ03 XOT

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,361 mi
Last recorded38,361 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 XOT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,890 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,433 miles

Both front suspension lower arm,rear mountings going soft.

Damage on front No plate.

Front brake padworn close to wear sensor.

Front exhaust bracket corroied.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight marking on offside seat belt webbing.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 31,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension lower arm,rear mountings going soft.

Damage on front No plate.

Front brake padworn close to wear sensor.

Front exhaust bracket corroied.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm & perished side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm -- now

Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 23 Feb 2006 14,916 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,916 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XOT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

WJ03 XOT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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