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WM52 GHJ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,243 mi
Last recorded83,243 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 GHJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,243 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,243 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,068 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 75,907 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,805 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 64,805 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,998 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,489 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2011 57,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,878 miles

Exhaust mount from gearbox badly corroded.

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

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 53,878 miles

Exhaust mount from gearbox badly corroded.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,372 miles

front pads getting low.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,911 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 43,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 38,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SLIGHT LEAK ON REAR EXHAUST SECTION.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,255 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON REAR EXHAUST SECTION.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,774 miles

REAR SUPPORT ON EXHAUST BROKEN AWAY,AND SILENCER BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,215 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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WM52 GHJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM52 GHJ, 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 WM52 GHJ registered?

WM52 GHJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is WM52 GHJ safe to buy?

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