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WJ53 DFG

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,110 mi
Last recorded181,110 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 DFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 181,110 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil seepage under engine bay area

Pass 31 Jan 2019 180,993 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 178,429 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Rear Coolant leak differential ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 178,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure anti roll bar link insecuered (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Rear Coolant leak differential ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 174,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 164,777 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 164,777 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 144,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,322 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 108,346 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 29 Jun 2011 103,824 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe mount fractured but system secure at time of test

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 98,792 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 98,792 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust front pipe mount corroded and fractured

Pass 29 Jun 2009 94,433 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on both shoulders

Rear number plate starting to separate slightly at top

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,962 miles

nearside front brake pads look low/brake master cylinder level slightly low(pads not fully visible)

tiny chip to windscreen on nearside

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,433 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 56,433 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

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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WJ53 DFG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ53 DFG, 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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WJ53 DFG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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