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WU03 OSK

2003 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,653 mi
Last recorded110,653 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 OSK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,653 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,110 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 102,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cuts on outer walls of all four tyres

dipped headlamps showing a light with a bluish tinge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 102,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cuts on outer walls of all four tyres

dipped headlamps showing a light with a bluish tinge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,942 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,546 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 88,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,147 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,147 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 62,928 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 62,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,327 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,124 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 OSK is a 2003 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU03 OSK, 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 WU03 OSK registered?

WU03 OSK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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