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WN03 GJU

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,884 mi
Last recorded119,884 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 GJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 119,884 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 119,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear parking brake effecincy low

Pass 13 Jun 2015 108,607 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,381 miles

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

nearside front tyre front tyre worn inner side

presenter adviced

Fail 9 Feb 2013 100,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

presenter adviced

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

nearside front tyre front tyre worn inner side

Fail 21 Jan 2012 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

presenter adviced

Pass 21 Jan 2012 93,030 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

presenter adviced

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EM Light on

Front brake discs pitted

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 78,683 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

EM Light on

Front brake discs pitted

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,246 miles

Both front wishbone arms bushes perishing & both stabilser link rods slight play.

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front brake pipe clamp missing tied up with cable tie

no centre seat belt

Fail 18 Sep 2008 50,419 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat belt stalk not fitted in correct place

front number plate

nearside front brake hose clamp missingheld on with cable tie

Fail 9 Sep 2008 50,086 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate

nearside front brake hose clamp missingheld on with cable tie

Pass 22 Sep 2007 44,084 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,589 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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WN03 GJU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN03 GJU, 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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WN03 GJU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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