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WU03 SFX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,649 mi
Last recorded81,649 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,330 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 76,329 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,794 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,300 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,732 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 55,709 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,922 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,175 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak around O/S/R of engine rocker cover.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,569 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,820 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 13,320 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 SFX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WU03 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

WU03 SFX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is WU03 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 SFX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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