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HJ03 OGY

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,287 mi
Last recorded155,287 miles
Recorded on2 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 OGY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2016 155,287 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 150,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 150,219 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 150,146 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 133,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 112,652 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 112,652 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,810 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre missing

Fail 28 Mar 2011 91,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,939 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,518 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,311 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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HJ03 OGY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ03 OGY, 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 HJ03 OGY registered?

HJ03 OGY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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