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DS03 HMK

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,862 mi
Last recorded121,862 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 HMK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,862 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 113,999 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 113,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,962 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,469 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 93,760 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,467 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade is split

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear park brake is down to the nearside.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 80,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Brake fluid level is low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear park brake is down to the nearside.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine idle speed sometimes raises high above normal.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,308 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,263 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DS03 HMK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS03 HMK, 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 DS03 HMK registered?

DS03 HMK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is DS03 HMK safe to buy?

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