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WP53 BFL

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,931 mi
Last recorded134,931 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 BFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 134,931 miles

all four tyres perished

engine has small miss fire on idle

engine oil leak

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2016 134,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear brake pipe rusty

all four tyres perished

engine has small miss fire on idle

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2015 126,928 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 126,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,777 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2014 124,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2013 119,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 115,698 miles

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

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2011 110,869 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 106,431 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 106,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 103,187 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 103,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,649 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2008 98,649 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 91,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Nov 2006 72,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake reading a serious judder-suspect handbrake drums are corroded

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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WP53 BFL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WP53 BFL, 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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WP53 BFL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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