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BX53 HCU

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,811 mi
Last recorded135,811 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 HCU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 135,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting broken but system supported

Oil leak

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2014 134,020 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 131,171 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 129,621 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 118,652 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 109,651 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 100,342 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 88,531 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 72,944 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 72,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,649 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn un/even 3/4mm 225/50/zr16 92w dunlop

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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BX53 HCU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BX53 HCU, 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 BX53 HCU registered?

BX53 HCU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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