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WP03 YGV

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,005 mi
Last recorded68,005 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 YGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,005 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 68,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,635 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 56,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,322 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2006 27,825 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 YGV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

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

Is WP03 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 YGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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