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WU03 OSN

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,078 mi
Last recorded114,078 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 OSN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 114,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box has a broken bracket system stiil supported

Fail 26 Jun 2010 114,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box has a broken bracket system stiil supported

Pass 23 Jun 2009 99,193 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 84,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 71,261 miles

Front Pads 65-75% worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight deterioration to rear registration plate

Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,261 miles

Front Pads 65-75% worn

slight deterioration to rear registration plate

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,953 miles

All 4 tyres persihed/split on tread area and on sidewall.

Front Brake Pads approximately 80-90% worn

Nearside Front tyre flatspotted

Fail 12 Jun 2006 51,953 miles

All 4 tyres persihed/split on tread area and on sidewall.

Front Brake Pads approximately 80-90% worn

Nearside Front tyre flatspotted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OSN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSN, 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

How do I check the history of WU03 OSN?

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What year was WU03 OSN registered?

WU03 OSN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is WU03 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 OSN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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