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WP03 SXS

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,853 mi
Last recorded72,853 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 SXS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,522 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,902 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,663 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 56,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,495 miles

only just met park brake test

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,011 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to see condition of lower part of rear coil springs with wheels on

unable to see inboard brake pad condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,029 miles

front wishbones, rear bushes slight movement

rear brake hoses ferrels starting to corrode

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,178 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to see inboard rear brake pads

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,613 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,430 miles

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

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

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

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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WP03 SXS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WP03 SXS, 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 WP03 SXS registered?

WP03 SXS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is WP03 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 SXS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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