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YR03 WNB

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,139 mi
Last recorded166,139 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 WNB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 166,139 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 158,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o.s.f (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust hanger broken off rear silencer

Fail 8 Sep 2021 158,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively binding o.s.f (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o.s.f slight (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger on rear silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o.s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n.s.r infront of wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 153,436 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Fail 18 Sep 2020 153,431 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear facing bushes detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 29 Aug 2017 149,263 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 149,263 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 145,570 miles

Exhaust mount broken but system is secure.

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 145,570 miles

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

Exhaust mount broken but system is secure.

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 141,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 141,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 136,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 15 May 2013 131,870 miles

Brake pad warning light present

Child seat fitted NSR preventing full inspection

Child seat fitted OSR preventing full inspection

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

Fail 15 May 2013 131,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad warning light present

Child seat fitted NSR preventing full inspection

Child seat fitted OSR preventing full inspection

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

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

Screen wash warning light present

Pass 2 May 2012 129,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 129,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 125,197 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

rear pads wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2010 116,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 105,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 89,832 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorting

Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,755 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 66,755 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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YR03 WNB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR03 WNB, 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 YR03 WNB registered?

YR03 WNB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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