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WK03 KZE

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,637 mi
Last recorded118,637 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 KZE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 118,637 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 118,637 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,379 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,785 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot area is part of the Mot test,please ensure it is empty for future tests otherwise tester may refuse to inspect

front exhaust,gearbox to front pipe stabilising bracket corroded and loose on the exhaust

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush,deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs distorted may cause vibration when braking

nearside front tyre in very poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre in very poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,448 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,982 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front control arm rear bush leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,684 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 40,684 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,034 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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WK03 KZE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WK03 KZE, 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 WK03 KZE registered?

WK03 KZE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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