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WV03 YWY

2003 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 YWY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 94,585 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 94,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 93,414 miles

General under body corrosion

Minor oil leak from engine

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 93,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 92,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 92,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,172 miles

General under body corrosion

Minor oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor oil leak from engine

minor under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,933 miles

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,345 miles

Exhaust mounting defective by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,708 miles

adv front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,372 miles

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

adv nearside front tyre cut accross tread

adv offside front tyre cut accross tread

adv offside rear tyre cut across tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 53,506 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,748 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,864 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 YWY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

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

Is WV03 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 YWY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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