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WR03 TKE

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,886 mi
Last recorded149,886 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 TKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 149,886 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 149,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 146,224 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 146,209 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow not working (3.3.E.6)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,654 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 123,448 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 123,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 115,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 107,173 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 107,173 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,475 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 83,669 miles

oil leak

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 TKE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR03 TKE, 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 WR03 TKE registered?

WR03 TKE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is WR03 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 TKE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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