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WV03 VVR

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,260 mi
Last recorded150,260 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 VVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 150,260 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 150,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 145,223 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 145,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,958 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,401 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Washer jets weak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 113,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Washer jets weak

Pass 8 May 2014 102,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2013 95,004 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2013 95,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,250 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 87,250 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 57,205 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 52,705 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,711 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,430 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,145 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 VVR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV03 VVR, 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 WV03 VVR registered?

WV03 VVR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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