MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front to rear brake pipes have been replaced but fitted badly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front to rear brake pipes have been replaced but fitted badly
both fronts and o/s rear tyres cracks in tread
brake pipes front to rear have been replaced but fitted badly
o/s front seat belt slow in returning
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both fronts and o/s rear tyres cracks in tread
brake pipes front to rear have been replaced but fitted badly
o/s front seat belt slow in returning
poorly made and fitted brake pipes front to rear
gearbox exhaust mount broken
inner surfaces rear discs corroded
steel brakepipes front to rear have been replaced but not fitting very nice
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ03 UBN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UBN, 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 HJ03 UBN registered?
HJ03 UBN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2003.
Is HJ03 UBN safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJ03 UBN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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