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WN03 XHA

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,687 mi
Last recorded94,687 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 XHA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2017 94,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,150 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres heavy cracking to outer side walls

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front fog light slightly insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 70,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 64,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 57,629 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 50,794 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,924 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,567 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 XHA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WN03 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

WN03 XHA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is WN03 XHA safe to buy?

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