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WM03 JYX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,361 mi
Last recorded77,361 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 JYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,361 miles

front exhaust bracket rusted through

rear silencer skin split and starting to blow by mounting bracket

slight play in both front lower ball joints

wear evident in front lower suspension arm rear mountings, both sides

Fail 30 Mar 2016 77,361 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket rusted through

rear silencer skin split and starting to blow by mounting bracket

slight play in both front lower ball joints

wear evident in front lower suspension arm rear mountings, both sides

Pass 28 Mar 2015 70,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,614 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,635 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,820 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside washer jet squirting little water

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front washers only just touching screen.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,840 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,729 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 18,532 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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WM03 JYX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

WM03 JYX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is WM03 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 JYX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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