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WP03 YHF

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019

exhaust leak

front and rear number plate

o-s-r shock worn

rear bushes perished

underside of car showing signs of corriosn

Fail 6 Dec 2019

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 169,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 168,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 165,597 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 165,597 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 162,320 miles

Advise front flexi brake hoses perished

Advise oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 162,320 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 157,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 157,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 153,349 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 153,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 149,366 miles

advise both front wishbones rear bushs slight play

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2012 149,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 144,415 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 137,489 miles

advise both front wishbones rear bushs perished and slight lift in both lower ball joints

advise front and rear registration plates slightly de-faced

Pass 30 Oct 2009 130,753 miles

advise both number plates slightly de-faced

Fail 29 Oct 2009 130,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 125,939 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 121,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 116,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 104,792 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 104,792 miles

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?

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

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