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AX03 HSZ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,433 mi
Last recorded86,433 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HSZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,433 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 86,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,309 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

water in oil

Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,309 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

water in oil

Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,309 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

water in oil

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,575 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,550 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,585 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excess (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded close to excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,768 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,928 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,253 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jul 2009 35,338 miles

all four tyres worn low and cracked

o/s and n/s front pads worn low

rack worn

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,263 miles

all four tyres cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,748 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,979 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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AX03 HSZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX03 HSZ, 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 AX03 HSZ registered?

AX03 HSZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is AX03 HSZ safe to buy?

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