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WK03 WML

2003 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,559 mi
Last recorded133,559 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 WML
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 133,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 130,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 125,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 120,086 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 112,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 108,102 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate is deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,215 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 105,215 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 100,177 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 82,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,974 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 WML is a 2003 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WML, 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 WML registered?

WK03 WML is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WK03 WML shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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