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WM03 FHX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,383 mi
Last recorded58,383 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 FHX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 38,868 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 38,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,798 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,751 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 38,736 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,672 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,635 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,579 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,903 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,352 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 35,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,850 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 32,835 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,517 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 24,517 miles

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

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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WM03 FHX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WM03 FHX, 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 WM03 FHX registered?

WM03 FHX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WM03 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 FHX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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