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WV03 UUW

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,231 mi
Last recorded68,231 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 UUW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,231 miles

although vehicle passed emissions test ,vehicle emits foul/toxic exhaust smell

Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall of tire perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,028 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,505 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,281 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,464 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

kerb damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre perrished

Fail 27 Jan 2010 40,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

kerb damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,887 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,744 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 UUW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey 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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

WV03 UUW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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