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WM03 XAE

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,241 mi
Last recorded130,241 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 XAE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,241 miles

Front exhaust support bracket broken/ rusted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mminner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive source unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 130,241 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet teeth not holding mid travel (slipping) (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust support bracket broken/ rusted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight bulb re fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing broken producing a sharp dangerous edge (temporary repair with gaffa tape made) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mminner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive source unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 123,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 123,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,590 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,667 miles

Oil leak ()

covers fitted under bonnet obscuring some components

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2016 110,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

covers fitted under bonnet obscuring some components

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,022 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 1 Sep 2014 97,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,125 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Petrol cap seal starting to crack

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,262 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 47,239 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,304 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,665 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 XAE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WM03 XAE, 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.

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What year was WM03 XAE registered?

WM03 XAE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is WM03 XAE safe to buy?

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