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WM03 HVJ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,841 mi
Last recorded128,841 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 128,841 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 124,191 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 110,536 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 110,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,364 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 77,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,245 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,746 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,045 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 42,019 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 41,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HVJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

WM03 HVJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is WM03 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 HVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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