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HK03 ATU

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,437 mi
Last recorded130,437 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ATU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 130,437 miles

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

Offside parking brake badly fluctuating

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/f wheel out of shape

Fail 3 Jul 2013 114,601 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f wheel out of shape

rear brakke pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 105,493 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,435 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 93,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,426 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,512 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 73,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,524 miles

air bag warning light on

brake master cylinder fluid level slightly low

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front tyres tread low and on legal limt on outer edges

rear brake discs slightly worn and slightly pitted on inner faces

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,208 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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HK03 ATU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK03 ATU, 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 HK03 ATU registered?

HK03 ATU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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