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exhaust leak
front and rear number plate
o-s-r shock worn
rear bushes perished
underside of car showing signs of corriosn
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust leak
front and rear number plate
o-s-r shock worn
rear bushes perished
underside of car showing signs of corriosn
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
advise both rear tyres perished and n/s low on tread
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise n/s/r tyre low on tread and cut in inner side wall
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise n/s/r tyre low on tread and cut in inner side wall
Advise front flexi brake hoses perished
Advise oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise front flexi brake hoses perished
Advise oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advise all rear suspension bushs perished
advise all tyres low on tread perished and cut in n/s/r inner wall
advise n/s headlamp beam poor pattern
advise n/s/f flexi brake hose perished
advise oil leak
advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advise all rear suspension bushs perished
advise all tyres low on tread perished and cut in n/s/r inner wall
advise n/s headlamp beam poor pattern
advise n/s/f flexi brake hose perished
advise oil leak
advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise brake pad warning light on
advise both front wishbones rear bushs slight play
advise rear metal brake pipes corroded
advise rocker cover gasket leaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
advise both front wishbones rear bushs slight play
advise rear metal brake pipes corroded
advise rocker cover gasket leaking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
adsvise oil leak
advise both lower ball joints slight play
advise both wishbones rear bushs perished and slight play
advise front exhaust mounting corroded
advise o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
advise slight play in steering rack
advise both front wishbones rear bushs perished and slight lift in both lower ball joints
advise front and rear registration plates slightly de-faced
advise both number plates slightly de-faced
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise both number plates slightly de-faced
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WP03 YHF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 WP03 YHF, 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 WP03 YHF registered?
WP03 YHF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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