MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CAT (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 TRAILING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
MIL LIGHT ON DASH
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive CAT (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF BULBS MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN ? (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
MIL LIGHT ON DASH
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside parking brake performance just met requirements for mot
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Surface corrosion to both rear subframe mounts
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Surface corrosion to both rear subframe mounts
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WP03 XUT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XUT, 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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WP03 XUT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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