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HG03 NFA

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 NFA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,121 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 95,303 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 95,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 87,182 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 79,532 miles

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

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

headlamp beam pattern de-fused X2

Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,035 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 62,122 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 50,387 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 37,749 miles

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 1 Jun 2009 27,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 24,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 20,767 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 16,399 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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HG03 NFA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black 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 HG03 NFA, 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 HG03 NFA registered?

HG03 NFA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is HG03 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 NFA 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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