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WO03 WKA

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,591 mi
Last recorded141,591 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO03 WKA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 141,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 128,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,119 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,119 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 121,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,560 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Fail 23 Sep 2015 115,560 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 108,589 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,635 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 86,284 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,078 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,343 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 54,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,382 miles

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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 WKA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WO03 WKA, 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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What year was WO03 WKA registered?

WO03 WKA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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