MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine management light on (misfire)
pad warning light on
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both front tyres slight uneven wear
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to suspension components
slight play in steering rack
slight wear to front wishbone bushes
surface rust to brake pipes
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to suspension components
slight play in steering rack
slight wear to front suspension bushes
surface rust to brake pipes
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust bracket snapped
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust bracket snapped
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
front discs worn
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
front discs worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG03 NPJ 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 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NPJ, 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 NPJ registered?
HG03 NPJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2003.
Is HG03 NPJ safe to buy?
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