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WV03 ZDD

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,897 mi
Last recorded90,897 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,897 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 90,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 90,618 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 89,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 89,410 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 88,186 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 87,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 85,955 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 84,704 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,768 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 80,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 79,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 77,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 77,177 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 75,476 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 75,476 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,352 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 66,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,804 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,024 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 50,892 miles

both sides rear tyre tred getting low.

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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 ZDD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZDD, 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 ZDD registered?

WV03 ZDD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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