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WO03 WCF

2003 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,384 mi
Last recorded82,384 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO03 WCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 82,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 82,271 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 82,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 81,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 81,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 81,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides top and bottom deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine near maximum limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 81,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides top and bottom deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Also low on pressure (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine near maximum limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 81,152 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak near limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 81,152 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak near limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 78,507 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust bracket broken

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Pass 17 May 2018 75,385 miles

Bonnet safety catch is slightly stiff

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust bracket is rusty and broken

Offside Front wiper blade is deterioating

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 72,017 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,385 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted so full inspection of seat belt could not be carried out

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,385 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted so full inspection of seat belt could not be carried out

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,508 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 53,508 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,914 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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WO03 WCF is a 2003 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WO03 WCF, 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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WO03 WCF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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