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WN03 XNP

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 XNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 79,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,844 miles

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2020 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy / rear differential (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 61,798 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 61,798 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,199 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,945 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 56,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 54,032 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 54,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 50,671 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,679 miles

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

front plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,024 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,024 miles

Front brake disc lipped

Front brake pads 95% worn

Front wishbone bush worn nearside

Front wishbone bush worn offside

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,313 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,767 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 XNP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

WN03 XNP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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