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FY03 HRZ

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 HRZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 110,309 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion started on n/s/r brake disc

front number plate faded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 110,309 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in windscreen

corrosion started on n/s/r brake disc

front number plate faded

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x4 (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes have movement

brake pipes greased

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 92,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 92,965 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 92,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust mount rotted through but exhaust system still adequatly supported

Fail 8 May 2013 92,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust mount rotted through but exhaust system still adequatly supported

Pass 21 May 2012 89,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 79,630 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 70,635 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 59,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 47,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2007 36,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 25,540 miles

Slight chip in front screen.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,521 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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FY03 HRZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY03 HRZ, 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 FY03 HRZ registered?

FY03 HRZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FY03 HRZ safe to buy?

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