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BR03 HRY

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,849 mi
Last recorded93,849 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 HRY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,849 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ LIMIT @ X OF TEST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slight blow @ weld

fuel cap rubber perished

Pass 6 Mar 2025 86,976 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn @ o/s & n/s & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted preventing full checks

fuel cap rubber seal perished

Pass 18 Mar 2024 84,702 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 84,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,326 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 69,326 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,863 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 61,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 57,841 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 57,839 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,034 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,660 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,555 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 28,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,556 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,533 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,686 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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BR03 HRY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BR03 HRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BR03 HRY registered?

BR03 HRY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BR03 HRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR03 HRY shows 24 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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