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HJ03 UBE

2003 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

60,906 mi
Last recorded60,906 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 UBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 60,906 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 60,178 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 60,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,619 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush soft) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 59,021 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush soft) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,550 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,311 miles

park brake just met required efficency.

Pass 21 May 2018 56,551 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,248 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,631 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,252 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,728 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,185 miles

N/S Front wheel rim and edge of tyre wall damege

Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,703 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 UBE is a 2003 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE registered?

HJ03 UBE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is HJ03 UBE safe to buy?

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