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WV03 YWP

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,659 mi
Last recorded90,659 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 YWP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,659 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 90,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,845 miles

engine light on

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,842 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 7 Sep 2017 82,815 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,789 miles

eml light on

Fail 8 Aug 2016 77,780 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

eml on

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,550 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 69,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,521 miles

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,410 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,208 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,963 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,551 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 13,919 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 YWP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

WV03 YWP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is WV03 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 YWP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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