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WP03 SZN

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,654 mi
Last recorded82,654 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 SZN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,654 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 82,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,545 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,845 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 69,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,342 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,615 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 54,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise air bag light on

advise slight brake judder from n/s/f brake

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,520 miles

advise air bag light on

advise slight brake judder from n/s/f brake

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,099 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,247 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,061 miles

air bag light on

Fail 19 Jan 2010 39,061 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,667 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,597 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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WP03 SZN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZN, 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

How do I check the history of WP03 SZN?

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What year was WP03 SZN registered?

WP03 SZN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is WP03 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 SZN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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