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HG03 SXA

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,302 mi
Last recorded124,302 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 SXA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,593 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

oil leaks.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 120,593 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

oil leaks.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,207 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)

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracked and perished ...recommend replacement

Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,479 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 112,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 112,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 106,642 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 100,409 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 89,598 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 75,445 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 48,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,588 miles

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

O/S inner steering rack joint worn.

O/S/F outer brake pad worn to approx,4 to 6mm.

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

Rear brake pads worn to approx,5 to 6mm.

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 SXA 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 HG03 SXA, 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 HG03 SXA registered?

HG03 SXA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is HG03 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 SXA 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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