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WK03 WMW

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,682 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 18 Apr 2018 95,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% imbalance across front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Radius arm severely distorted Both rear radius arms distorted - interfering with rear anti-roll bar (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,125 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,600 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

covers fitted obscuring some underside and under bonnet components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,034 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket corroded and not attached,exhaust system fully supported.

Pass 6 May 2014 70,503 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 70,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 63,755 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 63,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 55,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 50,555 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 50,555 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,404 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 46,404 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,390 miles

rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,489 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,938 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 20,938 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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WK03 WMW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

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

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