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WU53 ONF

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,708 mi
Last recorded134,708 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ONF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 134,708 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 134,708 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,678 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,817 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,258 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 95,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,330 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,156 miles

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 4 Apr 2009 67,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 63,912 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 55,008 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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WU53 ONF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WU53 ONF, 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 WU53 ONF registered?

WU53 ONF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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