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WN03 XGU

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,305 mi
Last recorded109,305 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,305 miles

Hand brake lever has slight play.

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

Rear brake disc corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 104,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear disc corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,213 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear disc corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,120 miles

OSF & NSF brake discs worn and corroded

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 101,077 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

OSF & NSF brake discs worn and corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 84,841 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 84,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

near nside rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 2 Feb 2009 77,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 72,067 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 64,125 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 XGU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XGU, 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 WN03 XGU registered?

WN03 XGU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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