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WK03 LKP

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,378 mi
Last recorded101,378 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 LKP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 101,378 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 101,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 98,797 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 95,219 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,003 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,814 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,066 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,991 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,238 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 LKP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK03 LKP registered?

WK03 LKP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is WK03 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 LKP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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