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WV03 GKY

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 GKY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 86,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,756 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,035 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 6 Aug 2015 70,120 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,111 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,672 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,719 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,365 miles

exhaust hanger to g/box corroded

front + rear pads slightly low

slight play in front bushes + rack

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,266 miles

slight play in bottom balljoints / rack ends + bushes

Fail 17 Jun 2009 36,266 miles

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

slight play in bottom balljoints / rack ends + bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,958 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,650 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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WV03 GKY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WV03 GKY, 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 WV03 GKY registered?

WV03 GKY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WV03 GKY safe to buy?

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