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WU03 ORF

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,438 mi
Last recorded84,438 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 ORF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,438 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

slight noise from rear axle

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight noise from rear axle

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,655 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,655 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,661 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,661 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,264 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

bad engine oil leaks

small cut in o/s/r tyre wall[not showing cords]

Fail 13 Nov 2013 77,393 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

bad engine oil leaks

small cut in o/s/r tyre wall[not showing cords]

Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,641 miles

cut in o/s/r cut in o/s/r and n/s/f tyre walls [not down to cords]

Fail 14 Nov 2012 71,640 miles

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

cut in o/s/r cut in o/s/r and n/s/f tyre walls [not down to cords]

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,361 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,695 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,345 miles

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

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

upper and lower covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,739 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 23,739 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,740 miles

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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WU03 ORF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU03 ORF, 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 WU03 ORF registered?

WU03 ORF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WU03 ORF safe to buy?

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