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BN03 HTP

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,169 mi
Last recorded92,169 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HTP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,169 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 92,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 70,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,061 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,676 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,928 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,822 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 66,821 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket needs attention

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 64,770 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 28 May 2014 64,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 31 May 2013 58,659 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 57,296 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,676 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 53,993 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 52,266 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 49,619 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 46,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,536 miles

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

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

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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BN03 HTP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN03 HTP, 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 BN03 HTP registered?

BN03 HTP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BN03 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 HTP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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