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EP03 HHK

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,172 mi
Last recorded95,172 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 HHK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,172 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,523 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 86,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,067 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,026 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,653 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 56,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,762 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,188 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,063 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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EP03 HHK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EP03 HHK, 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 EP03 HHK registered?

EP03 HHK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is EP03 HHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 HHK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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