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WP03 YHR

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,651 mi
Last recorded111,651 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 YHR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 111,651 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 30 Apr 2016 111,642 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 65 WITH NO LOCK (3.7.B.6a)

LOW SCREEN WASH ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2015 104,703 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,971 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 95,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight play n/s/f bottom arm rear bush

Fail 20 Feb 2012 75,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight play n/s/f bottom arm rear bush

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,986 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 57,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,578 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 24,541 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 24,539 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise o/s/r tyre punctured.

Advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

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 YHR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

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

Is WP03 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 YHR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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