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HG03 ZTB

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,215 mi
Last recorded102,215 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 102,215 miles

Center and rear exhaust brackets broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + various cuts in tread - not exposing plys/cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + various cuts in tread - not exposing plys/cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 4 Apr 2016 102,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1 jet blobked (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1 jet blocked (8.2.3)

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

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

Center and rear exhaust brackets broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + various cuts in tread - not exposing plys/cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + various cuts in tread - not exposing plys/cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 28 Mar 2015 93,471 miles

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

bothside front brake pad/s inner face wearing thin.

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

bothside rear brake pipe/s to brake hose badly corroded- should clean or replace.

bothside rear parling brake -poor efficiency- should adjust.

front exhaust metal braket broken- but still secure.

rear exhaust metal braket broken- but still secure.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,994 miles

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

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

bothside front wishbone rear bush significant amount of play- marginal pass -should replace.

driver side screen damaged- within m o t limit.

front exhaust pipe, metal braket broken -but still secure.

rear silencer metal support braket broken but still secure.

screen washer jet/s partialy bloocked.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,910 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still suported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

rear discs worn

rear exhaust box hanger broken but exhaust still suported

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,243 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,175 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,265 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 ZTB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

HG03 ZTB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is HG03 ZTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 ZTB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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