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WR03 LCY

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,777 mi
Last recorded84,777 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 LCY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deterioating

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 113,030 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 106,946 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,265 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

n/side & o/side front wipere blades split.

n/side front tyre void of tread on outer edge.

o/side front tyre worn on outer edge.

o/side rear indicator fading to white.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 96,265 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing low.

n/side & o/side front wipere blades split.

n/side front tyre void of tread on outer edge.

o/side front tyre worn on outer edge.

o/side rear indicator fading to white.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,050 miles

screen washers poor.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,444 miles

n/side rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth. & has nail in tread.

o/side rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 65,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/side rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth. & has nail in tread.

o/side rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,272 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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WR03 LCY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WR03 LCY, 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 WR03 LCY registered?

WR03 LCY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is WR03 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 LCY shows 12 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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