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HJ03 OHA

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,503 mi
Last recorded142,503 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 142,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 128,906 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all prescribed area corroded including suspension components

covers fitted

drivers door handle slightly sticking

Pass 17 Feb 2018 115,407 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box seal (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,654 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear 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 16 Mar 2016 94,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,076 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,915 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers below average

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,220 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,259 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,318 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 40,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,394 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 29,386 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,633 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 OHA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OHA, 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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HJ03 OHA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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