MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
covers fitted under bonnet obscuring some components
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
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
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)
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
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Petrol cap seal starting to crack
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)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre wearing low
offside rear tyre wearing low
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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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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