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AD03 HCF

2003 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,952 mi
Last recorded171,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 11881,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HCF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2017 171,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 166,277 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 158,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 148,974 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 137,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 124,068 miles

paking b/s/ply

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 106,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 86,535 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 71,369 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,859 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,400 miles

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

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

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

sill / floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,163 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AD03 HCF is a 2003 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 81,951 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 HCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 HCF registered?

AD03 HCF is a 2003 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AD03 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 HCF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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